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Description
Diospyros virginiana ~ PersimmonDiospyros virginiana, commonly known as the Persimmon! It's a fascinating fruit bearing tree native to the eastern United States. Here's some information about the Persimmon: Fruit: The Persimmon produces small to medium sized fruit that is round or oval in shape. The fruit starts off green and gradually ripens to a vibrant orange or reddish orange color. When fully ripe, the fruit becomes soft and has a sweet, honey like flavor. It's important to
Diospyros virginiana, commonly known as the Persimmon! It's a fascinating fruit-bearing tree native to the eastern United States. Here's some information about the Persimmon:
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Fruit: The Persimmon produces small to medium-sized fruit that is round or oval in shape. The fruit starts off green and gradually ripens to a vibrant orange or reddish-orange color. When fully ripe, the fruit becomes soft and has a sweet, honey-like flavor. It's important to note that some varieties of Persimmon can have an astringent taste if eaten before fully ripening.
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Pollination: Some varieties of Persimmon, including Diospyros virginiana, are dioecious, meaning they have separate male and female trees. This means that both a male and a female tree are needed for pollination and fruit production. However, there are also self-fertile varieties available that can produce fruit without the need for cross-pollination.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
35’ - 60’ |
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Spread: |
25’ - 35' |
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Spacing: |
30’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Needs regular watering until established. It can be susceptible to scale and borers if in dry locations. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Summersweet, Mock Orange
IMAGES: Magnus Manske, Diospyros virginia (Ebenaceae) (tree), CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photoset by Puddin Tain, (1) Diospyros virginiana 09 Oct 2021, (2) Diospyros virginiana 2 04 Nov 2019 (3) Gphoto, Persimmon, CC BY-SA 3.0
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*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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