Division History

The persimmon tree is a fruit tree belonging to the Ebenaceae family. It originated in China, where its cultivation began in the 8th century. The cultivation of persimmons was introduced in Western Europe in the second half of the 19th century and in Spain in the 1870s. Today Spain’s national production takes place principally in the Community of Valencia, where the area protected by the designation of origin ‘Kaki Ribera del Xúquer’ is located. Half of all production is concentrated in this area.

The ‘Rojo Brillante’ persimmon emerged by chance after seeds were sowed on the edge of a plot in the municipality of Carlet. Later, around 1960, the first homogeneous plantation was grafted in the municipality of Alcudia. This paved the way for the rapid development of the variety in the region.