American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Other Name(s): AKA Persimmon
Category: Tree
Class: Perennial
Bark: Thick, dark gray bark that is broken into rectangular blocks
Bloom Color: White to greenish-yellow
Fruit: Showy, Edible
Fragrance: Fragrant
Foliage: Ovate to elliptic leaves (2" - 6" long) are glossy dark green above, and turn yellowish-green (infrequently reddish purple) in autumn
Height: 35 ft. - 60 ft.
Spread: 25 ft. - 35 ft.
Hardiness: Zone 4 to 9
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Usage: Dry to medium
Soil Type: Average, dry to medium, well-drained soils
Native Range: Eastern and midwestern United States
Photographer: William Khoury
Bed(s): TREES - 1 Plant;