Persimmon tree are in full bloom everywhere in the country side here in Japan. There are many varieties of persimmon and these shown in the picture are called “Mame Kaki” or “Ko Kaki” both means small persimmon. Whenever I see these, all I can think about is Ikebana. The wild branches and the tiny persimmons would look so good as an autumnal flower

Persimmon tree are in full bloom everywhere in the country side here in Japan. There are many varieties of persimmon and these shown in the picture are called “Mame Kaki” or “Ko Kaki” both means small persimmon. Whenever I see these, all I can think about is Ikebana. The wild branches and the tiny persimmons would look so good as an autumnal flower

Persimmon tree are in full bloom everywhere in the countryside here in Japan. There are many varieties of persimmon and these shown in the picture are called “Mame Kaki” or “Ko Kaki” both means small persimmon. The owner of the tree told me it’s very bitter so not so good as a fruit but more for a decoration in the Japanese garden.

Whenever I see these, all I can think about is Ikebana. The wild branches and the tiny persimmons would look so good as an autumnal flower arrangement.