Yellow Persimmons of Fangshan

Yellow Persimmons of Fangshan

　　“Taste the persimmons of Fangshan, their flavor as delicate as orchids.” This line from the Yongkang Scenic Ode illustrates the long-standing fame of Fangshan’s persimmons.

The Yellow Persimmons of Fangshan are produced in villages such as Fangshankou, Lingzhai, Shangding, and Xiading in Xinlou Township, Yongkang. Nestled in mountainous terrain and surrounded by peaks, the area enjoys a mild climate, significant day-night temperature variation, and moderate humidity — conditions that are particularly conducive to the growth of yellow persimmons.

Originally, there were four varieties of Fangshan yellow persimmons: milk persimmon, large persimmon, small persimmon (also known as clove persimmon), and hairy twisted persimmon. Through grafting and selective cultivation over time, the less favorable varieties have been phased out, leaving mainly three types: milk persimmon, large persimmon, and small persimmon. Among these, the large and small persimmons are the most renowned.

(Yongkang)