Also known as Nikita's gift this hybrid American x Kaki persimmon has excellent cold tolerance as well as the sweetness of its Asian persimmon parentage. Astringent until ripe similar to other American persimmon varieties. Very high quality fruit is juicy and custard like in texture with a rich flavor. This excellent variety is from the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine. Self fertile fruit is hardy zones 5-11.