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DIOSPYROS
Genus includes the commercially important persimmon fruit and the timber ebony of which there are solid black and striped variations.
Genus of 475 species of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs found in forests in tropical, subtropical and warm-temperate regions worldwide.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - or evergreen trees and shrubs.
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - for greenhouse use loam based potting - full light -
Full sun - shelter from cold drying winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for attractive habit and fleshy fruits. -
Pests & Diseases - under glass, mealy bugs, scale and leaf rollers. -
Place of origin - tropical, sub tropical and warmer temperate zones worldwide. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - loamy
Diospyros - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of DIOSPYROS
DIOSPYROS kaki >
Commonly known as: Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon..
oval glossy green leaves which turn yellow orange and purple in autumn. Female plants bear conical yellow fruits
DIOSPYROS lotus >
Commonly known as: Date plum.
spreading tree with small red-green flowers and inedible yellow-purple fruits on female plants
DIOSPYROS virginiana >
Commonly known as: North American persimmon, Possum apple.
an elegant tree with rugged bark and good autumn colour
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
