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Diospyros virginiana Synonyms: Common Name(s): American persimmon Family: Ebenaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 150 to 270 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=28° (C) | Opt.Max=25° (C) | Opt.Min=19° (C) | Abs.Min=10° (C) | Precipitation: 76 to 152 (cm.) Winter Minimum: -28° (C) Soil pH: 6 to 6.5 Soil Texture/Type: Clays and heavy loams; wide range Soil Drainage: Moderately Well Photoperiod Response: Long day Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Requires 2300 GDD (50 F). Best growth on river bottom terraces. Southeast and midwest states, north through the southern third of Illinois. Grows on wide range of soils. Diseases: Pythium, Anthrachose, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew, Cephalosporium Uses: Food - fruit, Environ. - graftstock, Environ. - ornamental, Material - wood Woodiness: Tree Climate: Temperate, subtropical-dry summer Geographical Origin: North America
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