Persimmon is a member of the ebony family. Possumwood . Trees, to 15-30(-40) m. Bark dark reddish brown, deeply furrowed and irregularly blocky, not flaking.
Identity Top of page Preferred Scientific Name. Ripe fruits are too soft for shipping/sale. (Oklahoma common persimmon), and 4) Diospyros 5 Range Persimmon is the Anglicized version of an Algonquin name that means “dry seed” or “dry fruit” referring to the high level of tannins in the unripe fruit. mosieri (Small) Sargent; D. virginiana var.
TAXONOMY: The scientific name for common persimmon is Diospyros virginiana L. Varieties include: 1) Diospyros virginiana L. var. The common name is widely used everywhere. Genus name comes from the Greek dios meaning divine and pyros meaning wheat or grain for this divine fruit. When ripe, the sweet fruit of Persimmon somewhat recalls the flavor of dates. virginiana (typical common persimmon), 2) Diospyros virginiana var. pubescens (Pursch) Dipp. Common persimmon related species: The Japanese persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) keeps its bright orange fruits well after the leaves fall for an interesting display. 2: 1057. 1753.
5 Virginiana is of Virginia but in botanical terms it always means North America.
Preferred Common Name. Persimmons are consumed fresh and are used to make puddings, cakes, and beverages. persimmon; Other Scientific Names. Diospyros virginiana Linnaeus, Sp. Persimmon leaves can be used to make teas. Although it is of limited hardiness (zones 7 to 9), it can be grown as a container plant in cold climates and given frost protection in the winter. Common Persimmon, Eastern Persimmon, Possumwood, American Ebony, White Ebony, Bara-bara, Boa-wood, Butterwood, Possum Apples, Sugar-plum Photo by Gphoto Eastern persimmon is a lovely small- to medium-sized tree (up to sixty feet tall x thirty feet in spread) with lustrous foliage, dark green in summer and rich golden in fall, and beautiful bark. The fruit has very few seeds which makes it ideal for eating fresh. 3. Immature fruit contains tannin and is strongly astringent. Pl. Diospyros chinensis Blume, nom. Common name of American persimmon is the name which changes with change in the regions. The wood is extremely hard and has been used to make golf club heads, billiard cues and shoe lasts. nud. Best-known by its sweet, orange fruit in autumn. It sprouts readily from the roots and root crown when aboveground portions are killed by fire [2,14,15].FIRE REGIMES : Find fire regime information for the plant communities in which this species may occur by entering the species name in the FEIS home page under "Find Fire Regimes". FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : Common persimmon is well adapted to fire. It develops over time, according to use, look, and lore. Hence, scientific name of American persimmon is used worldwide. pubescens Nuttall. The common name, persimmon, is the American Indian word for the fruit. Still it is beneficial to know the common name of all garden plants. The Saijo tree also produces white-pink flowers in the late spring or platycarpa Sarg. platycarpa Sargent; D. virginiana var. (fuzzy common persimmon), 3) Diospyros virginiana var. Diospyros kaki Thunb. The persimmons ripen in mid-fall and are oblong fruit with a yellow flesh.
Diospyros mosieri Small; D. virginiana var. Common persimmon is deciduous. The Saijo is an astringent, self-pollinating persimmon tree that produces a yellowish-orange, sweet fruit.