- Deciduous tree to 9m
- Soft fruit with a sweet flavour
- Native to Persia, Turkey and southern Europe
Description
'Date Plum' seeds
Diospyros lotus
- Deciduous tree to 9m
- Soft fruit with a sweet flavour
- Native to Persia, Turkey and southern Europe
A small deciduous tree growing to 9m with glossy dark green pointed leaves. The tree bears very small, pale pink bell-shaped flowers in late spring. The small round fruit is 1-2cm wide and starts golden orange, turning to purple-brown. Unripe fruit is bitter but if left to ripen on the tree until very soft it develops a rich, sugary flavour similar to a date. Fruit can be eaten fresh or dried.
Native to Persia (Iran), Turkey and southeast Europe. Also known as 'Caucasian persimmon' and 'Lilac persimmon'. Can be used as a rootstock for grafted persimmon 'Kaki'.
Seeds per gram: 2
Product code: I3-08
Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 50mm |
Season | Spring |
Germination | 21-35 days @ 15-18°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 500cm |
Plant Height | 900cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 5-7 years |
*Notes: Stratification for 9 weeks prior to sowing is recommended for best germination.
How To Grow
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