The American Persimmon Tree

The American Persimmon tree is native to the eastern United States and produces a yellow-orange tangy fruit, often used in puddings in the midwest. Its taste is said to be a a cross between plums and dates.

The Persimmon Tree is a member of the ebony family of wood and is often used as a substitute for ebony. This is used in making musical instruments. This tree likes a moist to dry soil with a neutral pH and grows in open sunlight or in slight shade. It is a deciduous tree that grows to be only about 25 to 30 feet in height.





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persimmon
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