Persimmon: The Divine Fruit of Autumn — Seattle Japanese Garden
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Diospyros kaki , an Asian species of persimmon, has been grown for its fruit over many centuries. It’s also an important autumn “season word” ( kigo ) in haiku poetry. The genus word Diospyros is derived from Greek – and means “divine fruit” or “wheat of Zeus.”
Located within the Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle Japanese Garden is a spectacular 3 1/2 acre formal garden designed and constructed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida in 1960.
How to Grow Asian Persimmons (Diospyros kaki)
The Fruits of Autumn in the Seattle Japanese Garden — Seattle Japanese Garden
All About Growing Persimmons - Organic Gardening Blog
Persimmons that will ripen in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle area) - General Fruit Growing - Growing Fruit
Fall's Favorite Fruit: Persimmon - The Piedmont Environmental Council
Persimmon: the other orange fall fruit
SJG bloom, Plants of the Seattle Japanese Garden
GIFU: The Complete Travel Guide by Kanko Gifu - Issuu
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