Abstract: ‘Chuantianshi 1’, a new persimmon variety, was developed from a superior line selected from the ordinary‘Jiro’ introduced from Japan. The variety has various desirable characteristics, incoluding better quality, large2fruited, good looking, sweet and crisp flesh, and long shelf life. ‘Chuantianshi 1’ has a good graft compatibility with ‘Date Plum’ stock, such as stronger tolerance, early bearing, and high yield. The variety is stronger resistence to diseases and insect, and anti-crack. Itps also high resistance to poor soil and careless management, so it is suitable for growing in mountain and hill areas.

Key words: Persimmon, Large-fruited, High yield, Variety