Persimmon
Common Name: Persimmon
Species Name: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Type: Woody
Family Name: Ebenaceae, Ebony Family
Examples of Persimmon Diospyros virginiana
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in the U.S. | Eastern half from New York south to Florida and west to eastern Kansas and Texas |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Eastern half of the state |
ID Characteristics
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Field Identification Characteristics
Vegetative
- Square-plated, dark bark
- Dark-green, glossy alternating leaves
- Small-medium tree; typically in small stands
Floral
- Large, oange fruits
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Growth Form: Tree
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Blade Edge: Entire
- Leaf Blade Length: 6-15 centimeters
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Floral Characteristics
- Petal Number: 4
- Flower Color:Yellowish green to creamy white or orange
- Flower Timing: May-June
- Fruit Type: Berries
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Variable |
| Habitat | Rocky, dry uplands and swampy bottomlands |
| Successional Stage | Early to mid |