Dormant for winter, no leaves until Spring. Hachiya persimmons are medium to large fruits, averaging 7 to 10 cm in diameter, and have an oval and elongated shape. The fruits have distinct, curved, and broad shoulders, tapering to a small point on the non-stem end similar to an acorn. The skin is glossy, smooth and thin when young, ripens to a yellow-orange, orange, or red-orange hue when mature. The skin also becomes more translucent and will wrinkle as the fruit ripens. Best easten when the fruit matures, the tannins break down in the flesh, producing a gelatinous and soft texture with increased sweetness. Ripe Hachiya persimmons have a very soft, delicate skin and contain a sweet, honey flavour with subtle tones of brown sugar, cinnamon, mango, and apricot.
