Tree Descriptions
Common Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
| Height: | 35-40' |
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| Width: | 20-25' |
| Growth Rate: | fast |
| Soil: | loam, clay |
| Moisture: | moist |
| Shade Tolerance: | shade |
| Bloom Time: | May-June |
| Flower Color: | white, yellow-green |
| Uses: | landscaping, wildlife |
| Spacing: | 10’ x 10’ |
| Habitat: | Prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Will tolerate sandy, infertile soil and variable pH. |
| Notes: | Preferred deer browse, juglone tolerant. |
Persimmon is a native deciduous tree with dark, glossy green leaves. Fall color is variable, from yellow to red. Flowers are small and not ornamentally important. Female trees produce 1-2” red-orange edible fruits that mature in September and attract wildlife. The bark has an ornamental quality, developing a deep, blocky pattern similar to flowering dogwood.
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