Diospyros virginiana American persimmon (Ebenaceae) Deciduous tree

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Diospyros virginiana
American persimmon
Deciduous tree
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The Diospyros virginiana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New England to Florida, west to Texas and Kansas. It is a member of the Ebenaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American persimmon.

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Latin Name:  Diospyros virginiana
Common Name:  American persimmon
Family:  Ebenaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry woods, old fields and clearings[43], on light well-drained sandy soils[82]. Found on most soil types from sands to shales and mud bottomlands[149].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[113, 200]. Stored seed requires cold-stratification and should be sown as early in the year as possible[78]. It usually germinates in 1 - 6 months at 15°c[175]. Pot up the young seedlings as soon as they are large enought to handle into fairly deep pots and plant them out in early summer. Give the plants some protection from winter cold for their first winter or two outdoors. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Layering in spring[200].

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