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Ripe persimmons
In the late fall and winter, Shikoku Island is dotted with bright orange persimmons (kaki), Diospyros kaki, hanging from leafless trees. Kaki originated in China and their primary domestic source is Shikoku Island where they have been grown since the 7th century. Kamiyama, Shikoku Island, Japan.
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Pascale GUY
on December 5, 2021My favorite fruit at the moment ! We will plant a tree of them because it's growing very well in Brittany ! Great capture !
Terry Allen
on December 1, 2021Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!
Greg&Rose Photography
on November 30, 2021Sure are the origin of Kiwi Fruit was Chinese gooseberries which were small until in NZ we developed them to larger fruit everyone knows
Judith Sparhawk
on November 30, 2021I see these persimmons have the same Latin name as ours, but they do look different from the ones I used to have on our tree years ago. I wonder if these will get redder as they ripen. I had no idea that they originated in China and that they grow in Japan. We had one tree (which wasn't awfully well tended) and produced about 2 or 3 fruit yearly.
malcolmjenkinsphotography
on November 30, 2021Nice shot.
Byron Fair Photography
on November 30, 2021Very nice.
fotoeffects
on November 30, 2021I have never seen persimmons ripening on a tree, nor have I ever tasted one! Thank goodness for your wonderful shot!
Wayne Wendel
on November 30, 2021Truthfully, I've never had a persimmons to eat, but I'd try it. Great shot of the fruit of the tree.
Lgood
on November 30, 2021How wonderful! This reminds me of the persimmons we had when I was a kid. Ours were more red than orange. I loved the bitter sweet taste of the sees. Great shot and good memories.
geoghanart
on November 30, 2021Well captured and interesting information Terry.