DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA-Persimmon

Plant Type-Edibles,Fruit Tree Hardiness- ZONE 4-8 Mature Size-Height- 30 - 40 Ft Width- 25 -30 Ft Flower Color - Green Shades Description- Strongly growing with a broadly oval shape, this native tree blooms in May with fragrant greenish-white flowers as long, deep green foliage emerges. 1-2" diameter tasty fruit matures in fall with an orange to purplish color. Easy to grow. Fruit is colorful and highly prized. Tree can be used as a specimen. Drought resistant with few insect problems. May need (2) plants to ensure proper pollination. Attributes-Orange to Purplish Red fruit ripen in the fall. Edible fruit are tasty! Typically used in pies, jellies and icecream! Both a male and female tree are needed to produce fruit Yellow to purple fall color Unique "blocky" bark adds winter interest