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The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), belonging to the Ebenaceae family, is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, ranging from Alabama and Arkansas to Virginia and West Virginia. American persimmon (Latin: Diospyros virginiana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
American persimmon is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
American persimmon is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, FLA, and GEO. The American persimmon is a perennial tree that thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moist soil.
American persimmon grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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