American Persimmon TreeSweet and Nutty Flavor! Also known as the "common persimmon," this bright orange and sometimes yellow, red and even blue fruit bearing tree is anything but common. In fact, it's uncommonly available at most nurseries and greenhouses, and has uncommonly delicious ripe product the shape of a one to two inch beefsteak tomato that lends itself to cakes, cookies, sorbets, and ice cream. Its high calcium, vitamin C, potassium and iron yield also makes it a