Docynia delavayi (Rosaceae) Evergreen tree

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Docynia delavayi
Evergreen tree
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The Docynia delavayi plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Pyrus delavayi.

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Latin Name:  Docynia delavayi
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Franch.)Schneid.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Forests on mountainsides, 1300 - 2000 metres[109].

General Uses: The fruits of this plant are used to promote the ripening of persimmons, Diospyros kaki. The fruits of each species are placed in alternate layers in a large container, they are then covered with rice husks and in 10 hours the persimmons are ready for eating[61, 105, 183].

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