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Gora Roman Kosh

A complex American × Asian hybrid persimmon from Ukraine, named for Roman-Kosh, the highest peak of the Crimean Mountains. The tree stays small, comes into bearing young, and is very productive. Fruit is medium to large and has no astringency once fully ripe. Reported cold hardy to zone 6a.

Gora Roman Kosh persimmon fruit shown from the top, side and calyx end

Gora Roman Kosh fruit, viewed from the top, side and calyx end. Photo courtesy of Marta Matvienko.