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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Preferred rootstock for fruiting Japanese persimmon varieties in CA, but not as hardy as American persimmon, sometimes used as a bonsai plant for its decorative tiny fruts.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    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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    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
    Photo of Japanese Persimmon form, fruit by Rasbak
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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
    Photo of Diospyros whyteana flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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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