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    • Photo of Princess Persimmon form, fruit by Daderot

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    Princess Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros rhombifolia

    Also Known As

    • Diamond-leaf Persimmon

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Princess Persimmon plant details

    Princess Persimmon is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Princess Persimmon

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: ebenaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer
    Uses: hedge, shade tree, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Princess Persimmon

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Another ?little-known/unknown?!? in this country, this Chinese Persimmon is but a shrub, 5-6' tall; though we haven?t yet been able to compare its fruit and ornamental characteristics, it should be interesting! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Princess Persimmon plant

    How to Grow Princess Persimmon

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Japanese Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki

    aka Oriental Persimmon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Diospyros whyteana

    aka Black-bark, Wild Coffee

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-16'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    American Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-50'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of American Persimmon fruit by Franz Xaver
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    Meader American Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana 'Meader'

    aka Meader Common Persimmon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Meader American Persimmon flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Fuyu Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'

    aka Diospyros 'Fuyu-Jiro', Diospyros lotos 'Fuyu', Fuyu Asian Persimmon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Fuyu Persimmon by Heritage Seedlings
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