The tree is part of the ebony family ... When a Hachiya is ripe, it's wonderfully sweet. To ripen a Hachiya persimmon, just leave it out on the counter and wait. (You can speed up the ripening ...

Those who think the persimmon is a fruit tree typical of hot climates are sadly ... with non-astringent fruit (such as 'Hachiya' or 'Fuyu'). (MH with LM with FVDV/Source: Plus Magazine ...

The heart-shaped Hachiya persimmons are astringent, meaning they are very high in plant chemicals called tannins that give the unripe fruit a dry, bitter taste. This type of persimmon needs to be ...