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Persimmon

Tagged as: Native Trees, Salt-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs

Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
Common Name: Persimmon

Updated 3/2012


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Diospyros virginiana bark Diospyros virginiana at The Morton Arboretum
bark form
Diospyros virginiana fruit Diospyros virginiana Fall color
fruit fall color

 

Height: 30-50'  Spread: 40-50'  Habit/Form: Broadly rounded  Growth Rate: Medium
Zone: 4-8

Cultural Requirements: Sun; native on limestone cliffs and north- facing slopes; tolerant of clay soils

Ornamental Characteristics: fragrant white flowers; yellow to reddish purple fall color; orange fruit are attractive but messy.  Male trees are available

Uses in the Landscape:  Shade tree

Aerial Salt Tolerance: Moderate degree of salt tolerance; use in low salt areas

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