Scientific Name
Diospyros virginiana

Common Name
Persimmon


Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well drained soil but tolerates dry soil
Height: 30 to 60'
Flower/Fruit: Yellowish to orange fruit on female trees in fall
Comments: Orange to mauve fall foliage; deep tap root makes large plants difficult to transplant; fruit attracts birds; butterfly larval plant; flowers attracts bees
Cultivars: --
 

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