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Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon, Possumwood
Information by: Photographer: Sandra Chipley
Description
This slow-growing, deciduous tree can grow up to 50' tall and has long leaves that are dark green on top and pale green underneath. Some of the female variety produce orange fruit and the tree has insignificant flowers.
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.