This suckering large tree has an upright dark trunk that has deeply chequered bark and spreading horizontal branches that form a rounded crown. It has glossy dark green ovate leaves and the yellowish cup-shaped female flower appear in mid-summer followed by edible fruit.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Diospyros virginianais naturally found in eastern and central North America growing in protected sunny positions in well-drained moist fertile solis and needs drought and wind protection but is frost resistant.

The American Persimmon is a deciduous tree that is grown for its attractive habit and its editable fruit. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen for summer shade. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and under cultivation it normally doesn't attain its mature height. ID 1614

Diospyros(dy-oh-SPY-ros)virginiana(vir-jin-ee-AN-uh)

Ebenaceae(eb-en-NAY-see-ee)
Ebony and Persimmon Family