Diospyros virginiana
Persimmon

• This large native tree is best known for its sweet orange fruit that ripens after the first frost.

• However, fruit is only produced on female trees and requires pollination from a nearby male.

• Bark is thick and deeply furrowed in a distinct checkerboard pattern.

• Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

• Drought tolerant and tolerant of urban condtions.