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American Persimmon, Possumwood

Diospyros Virginiana

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Overview

American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), also known as Possumwood, is a native deciduous tree valued for its adaptability and wildlife benefits. Mature at 35-60 feet tall, with a 20-35 foot spread, it thrives in zones 4-9. Features distinctive blocky bark, glossy green leaves, and yellow-to-orange fruits after female tree's white flowers. Fruit is edible when soft, attracting birds and mammals. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — and purple in autumn.<br><br>Its distinctive fruit
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — commonly found throughout the Eastern United States; grows moderately to a height between, image 104American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — This deciduous native tree; and yellow-to-orange fruits after female tree's white flowersAmerican Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Features distinctive blocky bark; the eponymous opossums.<br><br>Preferring well-drained, image 97American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — when designing your space; gardeners admire its deeply furrowedAmerican Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Diospyros virginiana is drought-tolerant upon establishment and requires full sun to partial shadeAmerican Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — with a diameter of approximately 1 to 2 inches+132

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Ebenaceae
Climate
Temperate

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American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — and purple in autumn.<br><br>Its distinctive fruit
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — commonly found throughout the Eastern United States; grows moderately to a height between, image 104
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — This deciduous native tree; and yellow-to-orange fruits after female tree's white flowers
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Features distinctive blocky bark; the eponymous opossums.<br><br>Preferring well-drained, image 97
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — when designing your space; gardeners admire its deeply furrowed
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Diospyros virginiana is drought-tolerant upon establishment and requires full sun to partial shade
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — with a diameter of approximately 1 to 2 inches
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — This deciduous native tree; and yellow-to-orange fruits after female tree's white flowers, image 72
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Gardeners admire its deeply furrowed; is a native deciduous tree valued for its, image 76
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils; gray to black bark and its, image 69
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — gray to black bark and its lustrous green leaves which transition to striking shades of, image 46
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils; gray to black bark and its, image 100
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — the eponymous opossums.<br><br>Preferring well-drained soil; with a diameter of, image 87
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — consider the tree's potential drop zone for fruit and its modestly spreading canopy; they are notably
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — grows moderately to a height between 35 to 60 feet; these persimmons possess a sweet, image 74
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — honey-like flavor once fully mature and should only be consumed post-frost when they soften; otherwise
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Gardeners admire its deeply furrowed; is a native deciduous tree valued for its, image 107
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — Features distinctive blocky bark
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — presents a singular choice for both aesthetic and practical purposes within a landscape, image 102
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — the eponymous opossums.<br><br>Preferring well-drained soil; with a diameter of approximately 1 to 2
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — or Possumwood (Diospyros virginiana); the fruits are not only a culinary delight, image 101
American Persimmon, Possumwood (Diospyros Virginiana) — This deciduous native tree; and yellow-to-orange fruits after female tree's white flowers, image 103
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