Diospyros virginiana – DEC “Money Maker”

Collection Status: Cultivar is present at AFFN

Common Name: American Persimmon
Parental Cross:
Geographic Origin: Marengo, Indiana
Finder/Creator: Donald E Compton
Known Sources: Don E. Compton (DEC) Farm
Alternative Names: Moneymaker, DEC ZIP2

Notes: DEC = Donald E Compton. Per Kris Moriah, from the breeding work of Donald E. Compton (DEC) in Southern Indiana. Excellent fruit. Drops within a one week window, per DEC, hence the name.