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Common Persimmon (Diospros virginiana) - Recommended

Common Rersimmon

Florida Native:

Yes

Special interest:

Fall color, edible fruit

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Height at Maturity:

40'

Width at Maturity:

25'

Grow Space:

Medium, 15' from OHU

Soil Requirements:

Well-drained, moist, sandy

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Deciduous, 2-3 months

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate to High

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Comments:

Underused in our area, but male clones should be used as a low-maintenance shade tree. Ideal for use on naturalization plantings or as a specimen tree.  Although prone to pest problems in Florida, it is a tree worth having in a woodland situation. Buy container-grown material only. Needs little in the way of pruning to have good structure. 

Uses:

Specimen, reforestation, wildlife

Maintenance:

$$$


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