Davy Crockett

It is a huckleberry above my persimmon to cipher out how it is, with six months' schooling only, I, David Crockett, find myself the most popular bookmaker of the day, and such is the demand for my works that I cannot write them half fast enough, no how I can fix it.

American Explorer

Devendra Banhart

In the next life what would my career be? Oh, easy. Dried persimmon dealer.

Venezuelan Musician

Scott Rogowsky

Dried fruit is a huge part of my diet. Mango, persimmon, banana.

American Comedian

Unripe persimmons can be very astringent. They soften and become sweeter as they ripen.

Texture Change

Persimmons can be eaten raw, dried, or cooked, and are used in various sweet and savory dishes.

Culinary Uses

In East Asian cultures, persimmons are often associated with good fortune and are eaten during special occasions.

Cultural Significance

Persimmon trees bear fruit in the fall, and the leaves change color, adding to autumn's beauty.

Seasonal Growth

Persimmon wood is hard and durable, popular for making fine furniture and golf club heads.

Wood Characteristics

 Now, I've experienced this firsthand. For the last few years, I've been living in a cohousing community. It's 1.5 acres of persimmon trees, this prolific blackberry bush that snakes around a community garden,