Appalachian Foothills Fruits and Nuts (AFFN) is a non profit 501.c.3 organization for science and education. Our mission is to become a comprehensive library orchard of North American Native Fruits and Nuts, focusing now primarily on named varieties of persimmons. pawpaws, aronia and elderberry. We are located in USDA Zone 7a in southeast Tennessee. Scionwood to expand the selections at the orchard are invited and welcomed.