Persimmon, American (Diospyros Virginiana)
This diciduous native if in the Epenacea family (Ebony). Native to central and eastern United States reaching a height of 35-75 feet. It is dioecious (male and female plants) The female produce fruit in the fall. The fruit is small yellowy/orange. Contains seeds in fruit. Fruit has tannins which make them not palatable until fully ripe. Ripe when mushy. Frost promotes ripening.
Grows best in well drained loamy soil in full to part shade. Avoid overly wet sites.
Zone 7-10
Gallon
This diciduous native if in the Epenacea family (Ebony). Native to central and eastern United States reaching a height of 35-75 feet. It is dioecious (male and female plants) The female produce fruit in the fall. The fruit is small yellowy/orange. Contains seeds in fruit. Fruit has tannins which make them not palatable until fully ripe. Ripe when mushy. Frost promotes ripening.
Grows best in well drained loamy soil in full to part shade. Avoid overly wet sites.
Zone 7-10
Gallon
This diciduous native if in the Epenacea family (Ebony). Native to central and eastern United States reaching a height of 35-75 feet. It is dioecious (male and female plants) The female produce fruit in the fall. The fruit is small yellowy/orange. Contains seeds in fruit. Fruit has tannins which make them not palatable until fully ripe. Ripe when mushy. Frost promotes ripening.
Grows best in well drained loamy soil in full to part shade. Avoid overly wet sites.
Zone 7-10
Gallon