Q. I am interested in planting a persimmon tree in my yard. What are the different types and what do they need to grow well? I am in Riverside County, USDA zone 9b. Persimmon (Diospyros) can be grown ...

A persimmon is an edible fruit (a berry, specifically) that grows on a variety of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most widely cultivated among these is the Diospyros kaki, or the Asian persimmon.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Annie Schlecther Welcoming and full of energy without being overpowering, persimmon—a rich, reddish-orange hue—is one of spring’s ...