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Diospyros virginiana

Family Ebenaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 4.5 - 18 m (15 - 60 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 10.5 m (15 - 35 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tree Diospyros virginiana (common persimmon) bears medium green blooms during late spring. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Diospyros virginiana (common persimmon) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy and fissured bark. A specimen plant, Diospyros virginiana (common persimmon) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit, shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Diospyros virginiana . In the winter, Diospyros virginiana provides winter interest.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Diospyros virginiana (common persimmon) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.