The ones on the higher branches are for crows to pluck.

Maybe a few of the best will fall when a storm comes but by and large these rot in the sun.

It’s strange how much animals love fruit. All fruit.

Fruit loves animals. That's why it makes itself so tasty, bright-coloured and so on.

The Oriental Persimmon tastes a lot worse if the seed is not good, the good ones are less bitter and more orange than yellow. Unlike other fruits this is not related to its level of ripeness.

I assumed it was the fructose. (*not an animal/fruit/love expert)

Lower and tastier, thank you!