October 17, 2022 by mgnvmmfDiospyros_virginiana_fruit-13_Oct_MMF When ripe, Diospyros virginiana berries fall to the ground. Ripe persimmons are orange to reddish purple, very soft, often wrinkled, jelly-like, and very sweet. Photo © Mary Free About mgnvmmf Previous Post:Diospyros_virginiana_fruit-13_Oct_MMF