Persimmon

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1006892

$84.99

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3 GALLON

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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:

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.
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.

Type:	Tree
Origins:	Southeast N. America; GA Native
Height:	35’ - 60’
Spread:	25’ - 35'
Spacing:	30’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	White
Season of Interest:	Spring, Fall, Year-Round

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

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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