DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA

Plant Type-Edibles,Fruit Tree

Hardiness- ZONE 4-8

Mature Size-Height- 30 - 40 Ft Width- 25 -30 Ft

Flower Color - Green Shades

Description- Strongly growing with a broadly oval shape, this native tree blooms in May with fragrant greenish-white flowers as long, deep green foliage emerges. 1-2" diameter tasty fruit matures in fall with an orange to purplish color. Easy to grow. Fruit is colorful and highly prized. Tree can be used as a specimen. Drought resistant with few insect problems. May need (2) plants to ensure proper pollination.

Attributes-Orange to Purplish Red fruit ripen in the fall.

Edible fruit are tasty! Typically used in pies, jellies and icecream!

Both a male and female tree are needed to produce fruit

Yellow to purple fall color

Unique "blocky" bark adds winter interest