Persimmon fruit develops. This is a female flower of the American Persimmon tree that was successfully pollinated. See previous post to view the male flower counterpart. #diospyrosvirginiana

Each fallen leaf has its story of birth and decay. Biodiversity. Balance. Hope. Autumn colors of American Persimmon leaves (Diospyros virginiana) #DiospyrosVirginiana

A ripe American Persimmon and Theo. #Diospyrosvirginiana

What the inside of male flowers from the American Persimmon Tree looks like. #diospyrosvirginiana

The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) fruit beginning to blush revealing its orange color. Larval host plant for ~ 45 butterflies and moths including the Luna Moth. Note: Don’t eat its astringent fruit while still on the tree! #DiospyrosVirginiana

From the fall garden today, #nikitasgift #persimmon. This is from Yalta, #ukraine, a cross between the American persimmon, #diospyrosvirginiana and #kaki, an Asian persimmon. Fruit is larger than the American variety, still has the astringency of the Hachiya […]

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