Diospyros virginiana Bonsai Seeds - American persimmon + Bonsai eBook - Exotic Edible Fruit

Diospyros virginiana Bonsai Seeds

American Persimmon

Diospyros is a genus of over 700 species of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and small bushes. The majority are native to the tropics, with only a few species extending into temperate regions. Depending on their nature, individual species are commonly known as ebony or persimmon trees. Some are valued for their hard, heavy, dark timber, and some for their fruit. Some are useful as ornamentals and many are of local ecological importance. The generic name Diospyros comes from the ancient Greek words Dios and pyros. In context this means more or less divine fruit or divine food, though its literal meaning is more like Wheat of Zeus. Diospyros virginiana or American Persimmon is a fruit bearing tree that is native to the eastern US. It has fragrant flowers in the summer and fruit in late fall to early winter. The delicious edible fruit of the American persimmon is round or oval. The fruit colour is usually orange, ranging to bluish. This tree makes a great hardy fruit tree or an outstanding bonsai subject.