Black Persimmon (Diospyros texanum)

Family: Ebenaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Diospyros texanum is a TREE growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and tasty when fully ripe. — The fruits, which are about 20mm in diameter are sweet and tasty when fully ripe.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky hills, ravine sides and canyons, often on limestone. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)