Persimmon fruits are a great alternative to traditional fruit because they're a very attractive tree and make some delicious fruit! Native Americans prized this fruit tree because the fruits would stay on the tree during the winter, therefore they were self-preserving. Similar in taste to an apricot, persimmons are sweet, and their bark is highly resistant and used to make gold club heads, flooring, veneers, and billiard cues. Who knew?! Want to learn how to grow persimmon fruit? Keep reading to learn how to grow, care for, and harvest persimmon! How to Grow Persimmon Persimmon is native from Florida to