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Diospyrosmelanoxylon

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Family
Ebenaceae (eb-en-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Diospyros (dy-oh-SPY-ros)
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Species
melanoxylon (mel-an-oh-ZY-lon)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Lavender
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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