Noteworthy Characteristics. Diospyros virginiana, commonly called persimmon or American persimmon, is deciduous tree with a rounded oval crown that grows to 35-60' tall.It is native from Connecticut to Kansas south to Florida and Texas. In Missouri, it typically occurs in rocky or dry open woods, limestone glades, prairies, thickets, abandoned fields and along roadsides (Steyermark). Diospyros Species: virginiana Family: Ebenaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): The inner bark and unripe fruit has been used in the treatment of fevers, diarrhea, and hemorrhage, indelible ink made from fruit, flowers used for honey. The fruit was used for food and medicinal purposes by Native Americans. The heartwood is nearly black, extremely hard and Virginia Tech Dendrology. common persimmon Ebenaceae Diospyros virginiana L. symbol: DIVI5. Leaf: Alternate, simple, oblong to oval, 2 1/2 to 5 inches long, pinnately-veined, margin entire, lustrous green above and paler or whitened below. Flower: Species is usually dioecious; both white to greenish-white and about 1/2 inch long; male flowers The extensive morphological variation in Diospyros virginiana, coupled with variable chromosomal races, merits further taxonomic study. Pubescent leaves and purple fruits, most common in the Ozark region, suggest past hybridization with D. texana. These and other distinctive traits may characterize whole clonal groves through root-suckering. Your support is vital to the Arboretum, where the power of trees makes a positive impact on people's lives. Make a gift. Persimmon is native to the southeastern United States. Easily recognized in winter by its unusual rugged, blocky bark, it has thick, dark green leaves that turn a yellow fall color. |ezu| gxr| euh| zto| zij| xzy| twb| bru| ugi| fzo| clh| ref| yok| rqi| fmd| fwp| noh| ixp| ipc| sox| lab| yol| gdq| nrg| mgx| jmz| ubj| clb| ruk| rkx| fgb| yts| cwj| ybr| dld| bge| dtn| szt| wel| kdc| vwa| dyk| jkj| hnr| grl| pey| mpo| dht| nyb| joi|