Dar Sofiyivky

Description

Dar Sofiyivky – Gift of Sofiyivky. A Ukrainian variety that is very cold hardy.  Large fruit and a good flavor. Sofiyivky is a Park in Ukraine that has Persimmon Trees planted in it. Dar Sofiyivky translates to Gift of Sofiyivky. It has also been called Sophies Gift.

It is said to be hardy to zone 5 which may be true most years. The problem with hardiness zones is they are averages. Outlier winters that are colder than the average can and do kill trees that are close to the edge of hardiness. The Ukrainian hybrids all have Kaki in them and Kaki is less cold tolerant than Virginiana