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Date Plum
Scientific Name: Diospyros lotus
Also Known As
- Japanese Persimmon
Plant type
tree, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 20'-30'
- W: 20'-30'
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Date Plum plant details
Date Plum is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In summer green and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Date Plum
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
- Plant family: ebenaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and red blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Date Plum
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Date Plum plant
How to Grow Date Plum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 20'-30'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6'-8'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 20'-40'
- sun
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Plant Type
Tree, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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