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Persimmons
Eureka Persimmon
✓ VerifiedUnited States (California selection)
Eureka is documented as originating in Texas. It produces a medium to large, flat-oblate, orange-red fruit, puckered at the calyx, genuinely valued for both drought and frost resistance — real, practical traits that made it one of the more satisfactory persimmon varieties for Texas and Florida growing conditions specifically. It is an astringent, pollination-variant type, meaning it develops seeds and improved texture when pollinated, and it ripens late in the season, typically into November in Florida.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Chill hours
~200 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile; does not need a pollinator. Astringent type — must fully soften to a jelly-like consistency before eating.
Care info
Moderately vigorous and productive, well suited to Mediterranean-style climates; requires patience for full ripening before eating.
Recommendations
A worthwhile California-grown astringent variety with genuinely rich, honeyed flavor once properly softened.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and rich, classic honeyed, custard-like astringent-type flavor once fully ripened
Quick facts
Skin color
Deep orange-red
Size
Medium to large
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