An excellent book that covers description, cultivation, propagation and more of both persimmon and pawpaw and other unusual fruits in detail is written by Lee Reich and titled, "UNCOMMON FRUITS for every garden."
Lee is member of this group I recommend the book highly. His e/m address is: lreich@hvc.rr.com
This is not a paid advertisement. :-)
Jerry Lehman
[NAFEX] Persimmon and pawpaw answers.,
Jwlehman, 04/09/2005