Diospyros, 'Yates' persimmon Genus_Zelkova Flowers are fewer in shadier

Flowers are fewer in shadier locations

This the fruit is astringent until ripe

Zone hardiness: USDA zones 5-9

Name in Chinese and pin yin: 紫芙蓉 Zi Fu Rong

Diospyros, 'Yates' persimmon Genus_Zelkova Flowers are fewer in shadierDiospyros virginiana 'Yates' Variety description: Very large fruits for a native persimmon, reported up to 2. 5" in diameter. Ripening late August September. Very productive. Self fertile. Discovered by Ed Yates of Cincinnati, OH. Yates won first place at the Mitchell Persimmon Festival in 1983. Site requirements: Persimmons grow best in a full sun location with fertile, well drained soil. They are quite adaptable and will grow in poor, dry soils,