Fuyu Jiro Persimmon

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Fuyu Jiro Persimmon

” It produces a medium size, flat shaped fruit. Persimmons offer an excellent source of fiber and contain lots of vitamin A and are a source for vitamin C. The Fuyu – Jiro Persimmon is also called an “Apple Persimmon. The nonastringent Fuyu sought after for its extremely sweet flavor and minimal seeds. The Fuyu is often used as an ornamental tree as it is a very attractive tree and practically pest free. It is still hard and crisp when ripe, which makes it a great choice for fresh eating, sliced in fruit salads, dries well and can be frozen. ... more information

 

Castleton This prune tree is very productive and is relatively small. It is one of the best eating prune available. The Castleton prune fruit is of medium size that rarely split. Castleton prunes are freestone; pit does not shatter or split. The prunes are early and are a high quality blue plum, ripening a month before Empress. Dual purpose -- a fine early dessert plum, but also an excellent processing variety.

Fuyu Jiro Persimmon