Should we be trying to develop a non-astringent American persimmon?

I’m just going off of what I’ve read and what has been said. I’ll be growing it myself to find out.

And if as it’s said, environmental factors play a role in male vs female flowers, I may even keep one Morris Burton potted in the driveway (also the greenhouse as applicable once built) to see if I can microclimate it to a “zone 7/8” tree to see if it throws any male flowers.

All speculation on my part at this time.

To add some more to the discussion First Time Controlled Crossing of American Persimmon - #8 by parkwaydrive

The Japanese are apparently interested in this as well.