Persimmon, Texas
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Botanical Name
Diospyros texana
Plant Type
Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs
Plant Height Min
12ft
Plant Height Max
20ft+
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
White
Plant Spread Min
8ft
Plant Spread Max
12ft
Water Needs
Very Low
Seasonal Interest To
Spring
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Multi-trunked, slow-growing native shrub; smooth, gray bark; native to shallow, rocky limestone soils; female trees bear fruit which attract wildlife but can be messy; prune to shape or raise canopy if needed