Diospyros Species, Diamond-Leaf Persimmon, Princess Persimmon
Diospyrosrhombifolia

Family: Ebenaceae (eb-en-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Diospyros (dy-oh-SPY-ros)
Species: rhombifolia (rom-bif-OH-lee-uh)

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed