Hachiya is the most popular variety grown in California and accounts for more than 90% of the cultivated acreage of persimmons in the state. The remaining cultivated acreage is split between the Tanenashi, Hyakume, Fuyu, and Tamopan plus a few called the Maru varieties.

The Hachiya  has an attractive deep red color at maturity with a smooth glossy surface.  The variety is large, sometimes weighing over a pound and has an acorn shape.  This variety is considered a good shipping variety, is seedless and ripens uniformly, with a clear yellow-colored flesh.  When pollinated, black areas appear in the flesh around the seed.  A large gelatinous membrane covers the seed, or occupies the seed cavity when the flesh becomes pleasantly sweet and highly perfumed.    This variety is used as a dessert product, dried or cooked in prepared foods.