C-100 Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana (dee-oh-SPR-os vir-jin-ee-AY-uh)
'C-100' is a medium-sized cultivar in the Ebenaceae family whose parent plant is native to central and eastern United States. It is beautiful, delicious and easy to grow, and offers year-round interest in the landscape. Bred by the late James Claypool, its fruit resembles the 'Morris Burton' cultivar in look and taste. 'C-100' is a cold-hardy tree easily grown in full sun with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. 'C-100' typically grows to 60’ tall. The Common persimmon prefers moist, sandy soils but is tolerant of a variety of soils including poor, dry ones. It is drought tolerant once established. It has superior ornamental qualities. Dark green foliage is attractive throughout the growing season before turning excellent shades of red and yellow in fall. The orange-red fruits, which begin to ripen in the fall, are larger than the 'Morris Burton' and have excellent flavor. Fruits are commonly used in syrups, jellies, ice creams or pies. Persimmon leaves can be used to make teas. The wood is extremely hard and has been used to make golf club heads, billiard cues and shoe lasts. It can be grown as an ornamental or fruit tree in the home landscape, or in naturalized areas for wildlife. Thus, it can be placed in many types of gardens: a butterfly, children's, native, nighttime, pollinator, or rain garden. With spectacular autumn foliage and fruit that extends the harvest late into the fall, they are an excellent addition to an edible landscape. They do produce root suckers. Remove promptly unless a naturalized effect is wanted. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems : May get leaf spot. Fruit drop can be messy. VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for " Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants " a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Diospyros virginiana .
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