Diospyros lotus, or Date-Plum, is a deciduous tree known for its small, sweet, edible fruits when ripe and attractive autumn foliage. Cultivated as an ornamental or fruit
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Sunlight
Full sun for best fruiting, tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Moderate, consistent for young trees, drought-tolerant when established.
Soil
Well-drained loam
Temperature
Hardy in temperate zones, tolerates cold winters and hot summers.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Annually in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Full sun for best fruiting, tolerates partial shade.
Moderate, consistent for young trees, drought-tolerant when established.
Well-drained loam
Hardy in temperate zones, tolerates cold winters and hot summers.
Outdoor
Annually in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-15 m
Spread
4-8 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow, Red
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Unripe fruits are highly astringent due to tannins, but ripe fruits are sweet and edible. No known toxicity to humans or pets when consumed ripe.
