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| Identification |
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Genus
Diospyros
Species
virginiana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
American persimmon
Simmons tree
date plum
Family
EBENACEAE
Specimen number
S10383
Data source
GrUnFr p275;UnFruit pp75-94
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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
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
50' - 100'
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
USDA zones 05a-09b
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
Diospyros virginiana can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit.
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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 3 inches oblong-shaped with orange colored skin and flesh. It has smooth jellylike texture which tastes like spicy apricots when fully ripe, but very astringent until ripened to the point of softness. Diospyros virginiana is most often used in sweets. American persimmon (sometimes called Simmons tree and date plum) is a good source for the production of alcohol. This plant is most often 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
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Buds
Pollination method
Cross pollination
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Nov 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Alcohol
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
3 inches oblong-shaped with orange colored skin and flesh
Flavor / texture
has smooth jellylike texture which tastes like spicy apricots when fully ripe, but very astringent until ripened to the point of softness
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Diospyros virginiana requires cross-pollination in order to bear fruit. Harvesting can begin in July and continue through November. American persimmon (in some places called Simmons tree and date plum) is typically propagated with buds. This plant may have originated from Southeast US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Diospyros virginiana is a woody perennial. American persimmon (locally known in some parts as Simmons tree and date plum) is deciduous in nature.
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