The persimmon tree is a member of the genus Diospyros... meaning the fruit of the gods. The astringent version of the persimmon is often found growing wild in North Carolina. The actual word "persimmon" is derived from a Native American word meaning "a dry fruit." Persimmon trees like to have their space and are usually seen in open fields. We have seen several persimmon trees around northwest Guilford County. The above stub of a persimmon tree reminds us of Shel Silverstein's poem, The Giving Tree.
Once, in Greensboro, there was a young persimmon tree. The persimmon tree was planted by a man, Mr. Greensboro Daily Photo. He loved this tree; visited the tree; he watered the tree, day in and day out-- from the first day of spring, through summer, into autumn. On a moonlight night, a buck walked past and decided to tear the tree down to a stub. He rubbed against the tree, stripped the bark, tore the top off and left it on the ground. The man is still very upset and has to decide what to plant in the space as it is very open and vulnerable to the tenacious, ruminant mammals. For now, he has this stub to look at to remind him that man may know how to fly to the moon but he just may not be able to outsmart the local deer.
This is our contribution to Skywatch Friday.
awww the poor tree.....i love that book!
Posted by: Tanya | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 06:53 AM
«Louis» didn't know the biological information you provided about the persimmon.
What a story about Mr. Greensboro and the tree!
Posted by: Louis la Vache | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 06:54 AM
First day in a LONG time that we didn't wake up to a spam message from someone trying to advertise their goods on Greensboro Daily Photo-- while posing as a "commenter." Maybe diligent deleting and marking as spam is paying off..... for now. Their computer generated comments are sounding more and more human. O deer!
Posted by: Janis | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 07:05 AM
poor tree, we should plant more trees and enjoy mother earths blessings.
Posted by: loue | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 07:51 AM
indeed!
Posted by: magiceye | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 10:33 AM
He could put a fence around it! :-)
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Through the dazzling bright blue sky
Pigeons swim and goldfish fly.
If you think that this is strange,
You should see the mountains range!
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Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | Friday, October 21, 2011 at 09:41 PM
What a story!
Posted by: Dina | Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 05:46 AM