Pollination-variant astringent Diospyros kaki with high parthenocarpic productivity, bearing large, highly colored fruit. Origin: Parlier, CA, by C.H. Crisosto. Spontaneous mutation of Rojo Brillante, observed in tree propagated from cuttings imported from Spain in 2005. USPP 20,729; 9 Feb. 2010. Tree: medium to large; vigor high; productivity very high; bearing regular; cold hardy USDA Zones 8-10. Fruit: uniform and large for Asian persimmon, diameter 61 mm, 240-300 g; shape very broad ovate; apex obtuse, with weak to moderate grooving; skin thickness average, glabrous, adheres tightly to flesh; tendency to crack not observed; color at maturity fully orange, after ripening bright red orange; flesh yellow-orange, without brown spots; astringent similar to Hachiya; flavor excellent after astringency removal treatment, very sweet; ripens ~3rd week November in southern San Joaquin Valley, California; when pollinated produces seeds and brown areas around seeds; for drying and fresh market only after astringency removal treatment; ready to eat 1-2 d after astringency removal; storage ~7-9 weeks at 10 ºC and 90% relative humidity.
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