There is a myth about the seeds of this tree, and it says that when the seed is cut it will tell you how the winter will be.

• Knife: Icy Winter; "Winds sharp as a blade"

• Fork: Mild Winter

• Spoon: Lots of Snow; "Shovel the snow"

The scientific name of the persimmon tree means, "Fruit of the Gods"

• Eating one medium-sized persimmon (about 100 grams) a day is enough to help fight atherosclerosis

• These colorful fruits are low in calories and loaded with fiber, making them a weight loss–friendly food. They also have tons of antioxidants!

• A 2016 research study linked diets that are high in beta-carotene to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, heart disease, metabolic disease, and lung cancer.

• A 2015 study involving more than 37,000 people found that individuals with a high dietary intake of beta-carotene had a significantly reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.