 HORTICULTURE TOPIC: Persimmons: Nature's Sweet Surprise At our recent garden club meeting, Horticulture Chair Nancy Percivall gave a presentation on persimmons, highlighting their beauty, flavor, and value in sustainable gardening. There are two main types: astringent, like the American Diospyros virginiana, which must be fully ripe before eating, and non-astringent, like the Fuyu, which can be enjoyed while still firm. Persimmon trees are low-maintenance, pest- and drought-resistant, and bring brilliant fall color and winter interest to the landscape. They also provide a valuable food source for birds and wildlife. Some say persimmon seeds can forecast the winter: a spoon shape predicts lots of snow, a knife signals winds that will cut through you, and a fork indicates a mild season. Nancy had split a seed beforehand—and alas, it looked like a spoon, so we may have a snowy winter ahead! To showcase their flavor, Nancy made delicious sugar cookies with a persimmon filling, giving members a sweet taste of this fall favorite. Persimmons truly are nature’s sweet surprise—beautiful, beneficial, and a treat worth growing.  CVGC Horticulture Chair Nancy Percivall Comments are closed.
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