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Diospyros virginiana

Common Persimmon (Possumwood, Sugar Plum)

Identifiable by its distinctive, thick, dark gray bark broken into rectangular blocks. The edible fruit is sweet when fully ripe and used for fresh eating, jams and jellies. Ripens in September.

  • »  AKA Diospyros mosieri
  • »  Slow-growing with glossy, leathery pendulous leaves
  • »  Gray or black bark has distinct blocks of orange in its valleys
  • »  Fall colour is a spectacular red
  • »  Tasty, medium-sized, orange fruit
  • »  Can be used in jams and jellies and an excellent source of vitamin C
  • »  Ripens: September, but tastes better after a frost

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  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-20 m
  • Spread:6-10 m
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Diospyros virginiana

Best growth is in a moderately to well-drained soil. A good food source for humans and birds. Planting two or more trees will improve fruit set.