Also known as Possumwood or Date/Winter Plum, planting 2 trees is necessary for fruit production, fruit not edible until exposed to frost or consistent low temps.
Diospyros virginiana
4-9
15-100ft tall (depending on soil type)
12-18″
Grow Rate - Per Year: Moderate - 12-24"
Fruit bearing, erosion control, flowering, great for wildlife plots, attracts birds, pollinators and mammals
Partial Shade, moist-dry, rich, sandy, loamy, clay, acidic soils, soil-adaptable