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Diospyros virginiana

Persimmon


Diospyros virginiana
Persimmon produces fragrant flowers which develop into orange-yellow fruits rich in Vitamin C that are popular in puddings, cookies, cakes, custard, and sherbet. A tea can be made from the leaves and the roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute.

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Sun Tolerance

Attributes

SHAPE
Oval to rounded
FOLIAGE
Dark green
FALL FOLIAGE
Yellow to reddish purple
MINIMUM HEIGHT
35
Feet
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
60
Feet
MINIMUM SPREAD
20
Feet
MAXIMUM SPREAD
35
Feet
HARDINESS ZONES
5, 6, 7, 8, 9