This persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is native to the U.S. and can be found throughout the Southern states. According to The New Southern Living Garden Book, it is “native from Connecticut to Kansas ...

Ahhh, persimmons — the fruit that everyone has heard of but rarely eaten. Legend says that the seed found within can predict the upcoming winter. (If the kernel is spoon-shaped, expect heavy snow.) It ...

Persimmon trees produce some of the most gorgeous fruit, putting on a show toward the end of autumn when the rest of our shrubberies, flowers, and landscaping has started to fade. If you want to add ...

With the advent of autumn weather and the expectation of frosty mornings soon approaching, many people are anxiously anticipating the annual arrival of “Persimmon Season.” Persimmon, botanically named ...

Bishopville, SC - (WLTX) News 19 visited the Lee State park today to learn about a special type of fruit that's said to be able to forecast the weather. What is this pint size piece of fruit you might ...

The fiber content in persimmons makes them great for digestive health. Fiber helps keep bowel movements regular and prevents ...

If you are seeking a medium-sized shade tree, around 30 feet tall with a 30-foot spread, possessing unusually ornamental and gustatory qualities, consider the persimmon (Diospyros kaki). Although its ...

A century-old persimmon tree heavy with bright red fruit has drawn an offer of 500 million dong, yet Pham Van Cu in Ninh Binh still refuses to part with it.