Fruit are long, conic, and often harvested in January. The tree begins growing early in the spring, which increases chances for freeze injury. Fruit have a high jelly content, are bright orange, and when pollinated will set many seed. The fruit is juicy, watery and stringy, with a thick peel. It is usually desirable to thin the fruit to encourage vegetative growth.
Skin color is deep yellow to orange when mature.
The flesh is orange, pasty, comparatively dry, and of acceptable quality. Harvest may extend from September through November. It is a good tree for homeowners. Propagating Most Oriental persimmons are grafted onto the common or wild persimmon rootstock. Collect wild persimmon seed as soon as the fruit is ripe in the fall.