American persimmon.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

30 to 60 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant this tree in a spot with plenty of sun to ensure the best fruit production. Keep an eye on soil moisture during the first few years, but it becomes quite hardy once established. Watch for leaf spot or wilt if the tree seems stressed.

Riego

Water deeply during dry spells while the tree is young to help it establish a strong root system.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring before new growth begins.

Poda

Prune during the dormant winter season to remove dead wood and maintain a healthy shape.

Trasplante

This is a large tree meant for outdoor planting and is not suitable for container life long term.

Suelo

Well-draining, loamy, or sandy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-30 a 38°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 50 to 75 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, though the unripe fruit is highly astringent.

Niños

The fruit is safe for children to eat once fully ripe and soft, but they should be taught to avoid hard, green fruit.

Alérgenos por contacto

The bark and leaves are not known to cause skin irritation.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild respiratory discomfort for sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Comestibilidad

Unripe fruit contains high levels of tannins that cause an extremely astringent, drying sensation in the mouth.

Cómo identificarla

• Blocky, dark gray, alligator-like bark
• Simple, alternate, oval-shaped leaves
• Sweet, orange, fleshy edible fruit
• Drooping, bell-shaped, greenish-yellow flowers

Altura

9 a 18m

Anchura

6 a 10m

Hojas

dark green, yellow, deciduous

Flores

creamy white, pale yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

orange, purplish, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Persimmon psyllid — Small insects that cause leaf curling and gall formation.
• Leaf spot — Fungal infections that create dark spots on foliage during wet seasons.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, grafting

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

The tree is fully hardy and requires no special winter protection once established.

En maceta

It is not well suited for long term container growth due to its deep taproot.

Plant in a sunny spot with well draining soil to ensure the best fruit production.

Buenas compañeras

• Árbol de Judas — They share similar soil preferences and provide a beautiful color contrast in the spring.
• Prunus americana — Both species thrive in similar woodland edge conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Japanese Persimmon — It is a related species often grown for larger, sweeter fruit.

Ciencia

Familia

Ebenaceae

Género

Diospyros

Orden

Ericales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern and central United States.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open woods and old fields, often colonizing disturbed sites through its extensive root system.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides fruit for birds and mammals

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

edible fruit, ornamental shade tree, woodworking, wildlife habitat

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

When is the fruit ready to eat?

The fruit is ready when it is soft, wrinkled, and has turned a deep orange or purplish color.

Do I need two trees for fruit?

Yes, because the trees are dioecious, meaning you need both a male and a female tree for pollination.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Diospyros comes from Greek meaning fruit of the gods, while the species name virginiana refers to the Virginia colony where it was first documented by Europeans.

Bueno saberlo

• Persimmon fruit becomes sweet only after the first frost.
• The scientific name translates to fruit of the gods.
• It is a member of the ebony family.
• The tree often forms thickets through root suckering.
• The fruit is a favorite snack for opossums and raccoons.