Diospyros lotus | Date-Plum | Caucasian or Lilac Persimmon

Description: Diospyros lotus is a species of Tree in the Ebenaceae Family coming from the Genus Diospyros. Common names include Date-Plum, Caucasian Persimmon, or Lilac Persimmon. Diospyros lotus is a deciduous Tree with a height of 30 feet and a width of 30 feet. Flowers Mid-summer to early fall. It is a widely cultivated species of the genus and a native to southwest Asia and southeast Europe. Its English name comes from small fruits that taste similar to plums and dates. Zones 6-10.Germination1. Soak seeds for 24 hours in warm water.2. Planting persimmon trees from seed takes a bit of time and patience. Germination of persimmon tree seeds requires a period of consistent cold temperature to bring them out of dormancy, which can be accomplished by using a technique called cold stratification. This is done by simply wrapping the seeds in moist paper towels and refrigerating them in a plastic bag or container for three to four months.3. Starting your persimmons seeds indoors can be done in late winter or early spring. Be sure to use a deep container for these seeds, as persimmon seedlings develop a very long taproot. The taproot develops long before any growth shows above the soil line and, if your pot isn’t deep enough, will push the seed right out of the soil. Place your seeds about two inches below the soil surface using a well-drained potting mixture. Persimmon seeds can take as much as six to eight weeks to germinate and should be kept moist and warm, between 70 and 85 degrees, throughout the process.4. Seedlings should be planted outdoors at the end of their first season of growth, as later transplantation can be damaging to the taproot, which can cause the young tree to wither away. Persimmon trees will grow best in a sunny location that is sheltered from heavy winds and in soil that provides efficient drainage. Be sure to dig planting holes deep enough to accommodate the taproots comfortably and tamp soil in around the roots gently, removing any air pockets. Water the seedlings after planting, then keep them moist but not waterlogged throughout the active growth period.

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Location: San Francisco, California

End Time: 2023-09-23T03:05:58.000Z

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