D Lotus The ‘Apple Persimmon’. Medium size, flattened shape looks like a red-orange tomato. Firm, non-astringent flesh is eaten while crispy. Harvest in fall, fruit can hang on tree for many weeks. Good for fresh eating, sliced in fruit salads, dries well, and can be frozen. Hardy, attractive, and ornamental tree. Fall color is yellow. Practically pest-free, self-fruitful. 200 hours.