NATIVE – Smooth, deep-green leaves turn a gorgeous rusty red in the fall ? a spectacular sight in the landscape, especially when accompanied by the ripe glowing-orange fruit. Cold hardy. Ripens in September to late fall. Astringent until ripened. Self-pollinating. Botanical Name- Diospyros virginiana ‘Meador’ Pronunciation- dy-OSS-py-ros vur-jin-ee-AY-nuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 25 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Creamy yellow white Bloom Time- Late spring – early summer Companion Plants- Sargent Juniper – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, fruit-eating birds (when fruit drops), pollinating beetles Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C40 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly in winter to remove dead branches; water regularly during fruit development. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain structure and remove suckers. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil around the trunk area to help deep root growth. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Persimmon psyllid, leaf spot
