Diospyros virginiana (Possumwood, Persimmon)


Botanical Information

FamilyEbenaceae
GenusDiospyros
Speciesvirginiana
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginEastern and midwestern United States.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 -H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-43 - 40
Temperature (°F)-45 - 40
Height11 - 18m
Spread8 - 11m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

CultivationCan grow in dry weather but prefers moist, sandy soil with full sunlight.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatRock terrain, Dry woods.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey with a thick hush sectioned into square pieces in full maturity.
Leaf DescriptionEgg shaped with a dark green shade on top, a yellowish-green beneath it.
Flower DescriptionWhite to yellow with the male tree's flowers blooming in clusters while the female's grow individually.
Fruit DescriptionRip when turned orange to reddish colour. Very sweet and soft, used to make many sweet taste items (Syrups, jelly, etc.).

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