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| Identification |
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Genus
Diospyros
Species
lotus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
date plum
lotus plum
Trebizond date
Family
EBENACEAE
Specimen number
S8592
Data source
DyePl p6;GrUnFr p275;UnFruit pp114
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
45'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The bark of Diospyros lotus has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. It is used in dyeing leather.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 1 inch round, yellow colored changing to blue-black as they ripen. It is too astringent for eating fresh, but is dark and sweet when dried. Diospyros lotus is most commonly used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Bark
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Buds
Pollination method
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
1 inch round, yellow colored changing to blue-black as they ripen
Flavor / texture
too astringent for eating fresh, but is dark and sweet when dried
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Diospyros lotus can be achieved with buds. Date plum (in some places called lotus plum and Trebizond date) is thought to originate from China and Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Diospyros lotus is a woody perennial. Date plum (locally known in some parts as lotus plum and Trebizond date) is deciduous in nature.
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