Taste/Texture when unripe: Extremely astringent (mouth-puckering), owing to high soluble tannins.
When edible: Must be fully soft and jelly-like ripe before they taste sweet.
Examples: American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), Asian ‘Hachiya’.
Fruit drop timing: Often later in the fall, sometimes into winter, depending on variety or wild genetics.
Taste/Texture when unripe: Can be eaten firm, even when still crisp—low tannins.
When edible: Sweet while still firm.
Examples: Asian types like Fuyu, Jiro, Izu.
Fruit drop timing: Typically early to mid-fall.
Why:
Wildlife preference: Deer, raccoons, foxes, and many other species love the fruit once it softens and drops.
Late-season nutrition: Many astringent varieties hold fruit later into fall or early winter, creating a natural food source during colder periods.
Hardiness: American persimmons are far more cold-hardy and adaptable to wild or neglected soils.
Reliable fruit drop: Astringent trees tend to drop fruit naturally when fully ripe—perfect for deer.
Only if you are in a mild climate (zones 7–9) and want earlier fruit availability.
But non-astringent types often hold fruit on the tree instead of dropping, making them less ideal for deer unless shaken or allowed to fall from over-ripeness.
For wildlife food plots, especially for deer:
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