Plants of the Ebenaceae Family at BCA
Genus: Diospyros
Diospyros kaki
Japanese PersimmonA small tree w/ large, edible fruits & showy fall color, but not very cold-hardy, so it may be damaged by harsh Zone 6 winters.- Diospyros kaki 'Jiro' // Jiro Japanese Persimmon
- Diospyros kaki 'Saijo' // Saijo Japanese Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Common PersimmonA native, medium-sized, deciduous tree that adapts well to soil & weather extremes, producing an edible fruit on female trees.- Diospyros virginiana // Common Persimmon ("straight species")
- Diospyros virginiana 'Meader' // Meader Persimmon