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Persimmon

Diospyros virginiana

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This tree is valued for its fruit and attraction to wildlife. Two trees are necessary for the production of fruit. The dropped fruit can be messy in urban situations. Promptly remove root suckers unless naturalized effect is desired. Because of a deep root system, successful underplanting is possible. Size of tree can vary greatly depending on soil. Attracts birds. Food source for caterpillars.

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Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Riparian Restoration

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

35-60

Tree Size Class

B: 25'-50' at maturity

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

May-June

Root Depth (ft)

Salinity Tolerance

Low Tolerance

Growth Rate

Slow