Taxon

Diospyros virginiana 'Miller'

Diospyros virginiana 'Miller' - Miller common persimmon
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Common name: Miller common persimmon
Family: Ebenaceae (ebony family)
Distribution: Species native to e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: This multiple or single-stemmed deciduous tree grows to 25' high and at least as wide. It is a handsome ornamental with drooping leaves and branches that give it a languid, rather tropical appearance. The branches are somewhat brittle and can be damaged in high winds. The flowers are inconspicuous but it produces a large firm fruit that varies in shape and color from light yellow-orange to dark orange-red.
Links: Persimmonpudding.com

Locations

  • 1: AES: BP26 (BP26) • Accession: D2002-0384.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: CCA: BA29 (BA29) • Accession: D2006-0301.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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