PVNA persimmons present an interesting challenge because the fruit could be parthenocarpic or poorly pollinated resulting in astringency of the flesh while still firm. Nishimura Wase fruit are shaped differently when well seeded vs poorly or unseeded. Being able to differentiate is important for those who enjoy eating the fruit while firm.
Seeded fruit will have a more pointed stylar end.
Unpollinated fruit are often dimpled or flattened at the bottom.
