Diospyros lotus, also known as date plum, is a decidious tree that is native to Middle East and South Asia, especially from China and Japan. This tree can reach up to 90 ft (30 m) tall in warm areas, but will generally be smaller. (Up to about 30 ft -10 m- tall) it bears edible small fruits in autumn.
This tree is frost hardy down to -15°F (-25°C) and less. It can thus be grown in USDA zones 5 and warmer.
Leaves of the date plum are decidious, and are about up to 4-5 in (10 - 12.5 cm) long.
Flowers are small and yellow-green, and are dioecious. At least both a male and female plant will be required to get viable seeds.
The date plum is a close relative to the persimon. However, the date plum is a smaller fruit, as it is about 0.75 in (2 cm) wide. It is a globose yellow fruit that turns purple-brown when fully ripe. Like the persimon, the date plum looses its astringency when fully ripe. The flesh is then very soft and rich in flavour.
Diospyros lotus requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil The date plum needs a fairly well-drained and deep ground.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 30.00 m
Width 8.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -25.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -25.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow, green
Fruit - Edible Propagation - seeds The date plum is generally propagated by seeds.
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