Diospyros virginiana : common persimmon

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Diospyros virginiana

common persimmon; American persimmon; possumwood

Species Record #: gw1013810

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Botanical Information:

Genus: Diospyros
Family: Ebenaceae
Author: L.
Synonyms: Diospyros mosieri; Diospyros virginiana var. mosieri; Diospyros virginiana var. platycarpa; Diospyros virginiana var. pubescens

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by Mulberry
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Remarks:
The foliage is very attractive followed by orange colored fruit. A handsome tree. Seems to do well here in Zone 5, but the taste of the fruit? Tastes like airplane glue and makes your mouth pucker to the extreme.

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Ratings

overall	7.3
how easy	9.5
flower	9.0
foliage	8.0
propagate	10.0
fragrance	n/a

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