Diospyros kaki 'O'Gosho' (non-astringent Persimmon)

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The ‘O'Gosho’ is an unusual variety of persimmon known for its deep red skinned fruit, with crisp smooth flesh and sweet fruity taste.

Key details about the O'Gosho persimmon:

- Large fruit, square sholdered spherical with slightly flattened top
- Skin is yellow-orange, changing to dark reds when over ripe
- Flesh is firm and crisp, with sugary-sweet fruity taste;
- Old variety from Japan, also known as 'Hana Gosho'
- Prefers mild winters and hot summers, produces small yields
- Harvest season is typically from October to December

Overall, the O'Gosho persimmon is valued for its small yields of sweet large red fruit.