Diospyros virginiana
(Eastern Persimmon)
“Diospyros virginiana B 30 Oct 2018” by Puddin Tain is licensed under CC BY 2.0
“Diospyros virginiana (Common Persimmon)” by Plant Image Library is licensed under CC BY 2.0
A medium sized tree, usually 25′ to 50′ forming a cylindrical round topped crown.
Leaves: deciduous, alternate, simple with smooth margin, 3″- 6″ long, shiny dark green above, paler and somewhat hairy on beneath, fall color.
Flowers: April-June, dioecious.
Fruit: October- December, orange to purple, may be 2″ in diameter.
Twigs: gray to reddish brown, slender, false terminal bud giving a zigzag appearance.
Bark: brown to black, fissured, in block patterns.
Comments: Useful tree for erosion control along a bayou corridor due to its deep roots (including taproot), tough wood, good tree for wildlife.
“Diospyros virginiana (Common Persimmon)” by Plant Image Library is licensed under CC BY 2.0
“Diospyros virginiana FS4 30 Oct 2018” by Puddin Tain is licensed under CC BY 2.0
“American Persimmon Blossoms” by Matthew Beziat is licensed under CC BY 2.0