Passion for Persimmons

An Introduction to The American Persimmon, Wild & Cultivated
Held at the Highland Nature Sanctuary & Appalachian Forest Museum
$25/person
This program is limited to a maximum of 20 registrants to ensure personal instruction
The American persimmon is a bold native hardwood of the Eastern Woodlands with striking fruit, both in appearance and flavor. For thousands of years, Indigenous southeastern woodland cultures have managed and cultivated the Persimmon for its sweet fruit, its leaves, and its dense ebony wood. Today, the tree continues to capture the interest of modern Americans despite the limited commercial availability of its fruit. Join Jennifer Kleinrichert and Steve Ross, who are excellent all-around naturalists and experienced in persimmon cultivation, harvesting, and processing. They will talk about all things Persimmon through the lens of their own spirited journey with this fascinating tree, including photographs, funny stories, show-and-tell, and persimmon tastings!