Persimmon breeds & varieties
8 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SDiospyros kaki
Origin: CN, JP, US
Astringent Or NonEast Asian OriginHoney Sweet ReadyOrange Fruit
SFuyu
Origin: JP, US
CrispGlobal Retail KingMild SweetNon Astringent
SHachiya
Origin: JP, US
Acorn ShapeAstringent TypeAstringent Until SoftBaking Classic
ASharon Fruit
Origin: IL
BrandedConvenientExport Winter FruitFirm Edible
ARojo Brillante
Origin: ES
Bright ColourBright Red OrangeCO2 TreatableEuropean Export
AJiro
Origin: JP, US
CrispFuyu Class UseGarden And OrchardNon Astringent
ATriumph
Origin: IL
CommercialFine Sweet FleshIsraeli CommercialOrange
ATanenashi
Origin: JP, US
Clean PulpDrying FriendlyMust SoftenPure Pulp