I found this old thread below very interesting!
Many people have warmer climates than my zone 6a. Sometimes we dip down to -25 or rarely -30F. Think i will try these among others, knowing some have cautioned against a few of them. Kansas may grow them better.
Claypool C-100
Claypool I-94 aka Valene Beauty
Dollywood
Elmo (Claypool A-118)
Garretson
John Rick
Killen
Lena
Morris Burton
Wabash
Weber
Yates (Juhl)
“Lena (Mitchellana) was winner of the Mitchell Indiana Persimmon Festival in 1955. American persimmon variety that is well regarded for it’s flavor, tender skin and attractive red color. Often mentioned as one of the best tasting persimmons. Good for pulp or fresh. Ripens early over a long period. Late ripening.
Zone 5-9”
Others i’m interested in
100-46
Rich tooie
https://growingfruit.org/t/persimmon-mother-load/38916/71
Prok
Barbara’s blush