G-78 Black Persimmon

[jcguarneri]

@harbin claims Dar Sofiyivky is fully hardy in Zone 5, and I’m inclined to believe most of what he says about Ukrainian persimmons:

Hybrid persimmon Dar Sofiyivky

A new star from Ukraine is called Dar Sofiyivky (Gift of Sofiivka)… a true masterpiece from a workshop of Vasil Derevyanko. Consider this: [DS 01] [DS 02] [DS 03] it is zone 5 hardy. If you can grow Rosseyanka you can grow Dar Sofiivky without any problems. attractive large fruit up to 150 g. very early. In fact it is one of the earliest hybrids that I know. Suitable for the short season climates. fully parthenocarpic - it doesn’t need any pollinator. I haven’t noticed any fruit drop dur…