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Diospyros, American Persimmon, Date Plum, Eastern Persimmon 'John Rick'

Diospyrosvirginiana

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Ebenaceae (eb-en-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Diospyros (dy-oh-SPY-ros)

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Species

virginiana (vir-jin-ee-AN-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

John Rick – Notable for its rich flavor and highly desireable firm texture when ripe. Large fruit bearing 2-8 seeds, orange with a redd...Read More

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