Commonly seen along fencerows, roadsides and field edges. These slow-growing trees produce small, attractive bell-shaped flowers in spring. In fall, the distinctive round, fleshy fruits stand out but are not ready to eat until after a hard frost. After frost, the mature fruits turn orange and taste similar to an apricot. Persimmon fruits are a valuable food source to wildlife including whitetail deer, raccoon, fox and many bird species. The trees form thickets and tend to sucker but can be kept in check through mowing.