Diospyros virginiana, Common Persimmon, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It produces sweet, edible orange fruit in autumn and provides food for wildli
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Soil
Adaptable, prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam.
Temperature
Very hardy, tolerates wide range
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low to moderate, generally not needed for established trees
Full sun to partial shade
Prefers full sun for best fruiting
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Young trees need consistent moisture
Adaptable, prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam.
Very hardy, tolerates wide range
Ideal active growth 15-30 °C
Outdoor
Low to moderate, generally not needed for established trees
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring if growth is poor
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-20 m
Spread
6-12 m
Growth Rate
Medium
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Purple
Leaf Type
Simple, alternate, ovate to elliptic
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Unripe fruit is highly astringent due to tannins but not toxic. Ripe fruit is edible and sweet.
