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Texas Persimmon
Scientific Name: Diospyros texana
Also Known As
- Black Persimmon
- Chapote Manzano
- Chapote Prieto
- Mexican Persimmon
Plant type
tree, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 10'-30'
- W: 8'-16'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Texas Persimmon plant details
Texas Persimmon is a broadleaf semi-evergreen fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Texas Persimmon
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
- Plant family: ebenaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 16 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Texas Persimmon
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Texas Persimmon plant
How to Grow Texas Persimmon
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- black
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 20'-50'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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
Scientific Name: Diospyros rhombifolia
aka Diamond-leaf Persimmon
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 5'-10'
- sun
- regular
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