Fruit tree variety comparisons
| Persimmon trees Jiro |  Paul's Scarlet |  Doyenne du Comice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A popular self-fertile non-astringent Asian persimmon, with a bright orange skin and sweet soft flesh. | A popular small hawthorn with distinctive dark pink blossom with white centres. | Doyenne du Comice is arguably the best flavoured of all pears. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Persimmon trees Jiro | Melliferous trees Paul's Scarlet | Pear trees Doyenne du Comice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Experienced | ||
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Not self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 4 | ||
| Disease resistance | Average |
Using
| Persimmon trees Jiro | Melliferous trees Paul's Scarlet | Pear trees Doyenne du Comice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | Late | |
| Season of use | 2-3 weeks | ||
| Picking period | mid-October | ||
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Drying | Not suitable for humans | Eating fresh |
| Astringency | Non-astringent |
Climate
| Persimmon trees Jiro | Melliferous trees Paul's Scarlet | Pear trees Doyenne du Comice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 6 (-23C) | Zone 4 (-34C) | |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Persimmon trees Jiro | Melliferous trees Paul's Scarlet | Pear trees Doyenne du Comice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | France | |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 | ||
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | White | |
| Fruit colour | Orange | Red | Green - light |
| Flesh colour | Orange |