'Deer Candy'- 

This selection is from Jerry Lehman's orchard. Produces a heavy crop. The fruit ripens October through November. Holds its fruit well in the Winter and drops over a long period of time. Great for wildlife.

Fruit: 2" in diameter; large for American Persimmon

Seed: Few (Seedless with no male present)

Flavor: Very good, sweet

Color at ripeness: Orange

Works cited: Asian Persimmon Tree and American Persimmon Tree Catalog. (2026). Nuttrees.net. http://www.nuttrees.net/persimmon.html

**Disclaimer: the fruit in the image is not know to be from any particular cultivar. Please read the provided descriptions for each cultivar for information on: fruit size, shape, color, flavor profile, and more**

Image credit: "Diospyros virginiana American persimmon fruit in hand Native Plant Company" by Ryan Native Plant is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.