Date-plum in various sizes 100-160 cm (Diospyros lotus)
372 SEK
Unit price perDate plum in 2 different sizes:
- Height: 100-125 cm
- Height: 140-160 cm [PICKUP ONLY]
Only 1 plant is needed to bear fruit. The fruits in these cases contain no seeds. For seed production, 1 additional individual is needed.
Photo taken in January, which is why no leaves are visible on the tree.
Common names: Date plum, Date Plum, Caucasian Persimmon, Lilac Persimmon, Lotus Persimmon
Scientific name: Diospyros lotus
Family: Ebenaceae
History & use:
Cultivated for its edible fruits. The fruits have a delicious, rich flavor when fully ripe – almost to the point of overripeness. Before that, the fruit is very astringent and tasteless – somewhat like the unripe fruits of the relative Kaki (Diospyros kaki), which however does not remain astringent as long. Interestingly, the fruit can develop this sought-after flavor prematurely if the fruits are exposed to frost.
The fruit can be dried like dates. When dried, the astringency disappears and the flavor develops into something resembling dates.
The fruit is considered fever-reducing and the seeds calming in Chinese medicine (Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. & Chopra. I. C.).
The fruit contains about 1.9% protein, 0.2% fat, 47.7% carbohydrate, 1% various minerals.
The wood is durable, flexible, and resistant to rot. Used for construction and carpentry.
Cultivation:
Plant in a sunny, warm, and sheltered location. Thrives well in nutrient-rich, slightly clayey soils. Dislikes wet soils, prefers well-drained soil.
Seedlings that have been outdoors and entered winter dormancy are very hardy. However, even on older trees, younger new growth in spring is sensitive to frost. Preferably plant in a place protected from early morning sun if possible. Cover with straw and jute fabric or similar during the first 1-2 winters before it has established itself.
Can grow up to 15 meters tall. Large dark green shiny elongated leaves. Pest-resistant.
The fruit ripens in October-November. The color changes from yellow to dark brown, with a slight translucent quality, when the fruit ripens.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing site: sun
Height: 3-4 meters
Hardiness zone: 1-3, in greenhouse zone 5
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Date-plum in various sizes 100-160 cm (Diospyros lotus)
372 SEK
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372 SEK
Unit price perDate plum in 2 different sizes:
- Height: 100-125 cm
- Height: 140-160 cm [PICKUP ONLY]
Only 1 plant is needed to bear fruit. The fruits in these cases contain no seeds. For seed production, 1 additional individual is needed.
Photo taken in January, which is why no leaves are visible on the tree.
Common names: Date plum, Date Plum, Caucasian Persimmon, Lilac Persimmon, Lotus Persimmon
Scientific name: Diospyros lotus
Family: Ebenaceae
History & use:
Cultivated for its edible fruits. The fruits have a delicious, rich flavor when fully ripe – almost to the point of overripeness. Before that, the fruit is very astringent and tasteless – somewhat like the unripe fruits of the relative Kaki (Diospyros kaki), which however does not remain astringent as long. Interestingly, the fruit can develop this sought-after flavor prematurely if the fruits are exposed to frost.
The fruit can be dried like dates. When dried, the astringency disappears and the flavor develops into something resembling dates.
The fruit is considered fever-reducing and the seeds calming in Chinese medicine (Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. & Chopra. I. C.).
The fruit contains about 1.9% protein, 0.2% fat, 47.7% carbohydrate, 1% various minerals.
The wood is durable, flexible, and resistant to rot. Used for construction and carpentry.
Cultivation:
Plant in a sunny, warm, and sheltered location. Thrives well in nutrient-rich, slightly clayey soils. Dislikes wet soils, prefers well-drained soil.
Seedlings that have been outdoors and entered winter dormancy are very hardy. However, even on older trees, younger new growth in spring is sensitive to frost. Preferably plant in a place protected from early morning sun if possible. Cover with straw and jute fabric or similar during the first 1-2 winters before it has established itself.
Can grow up to 15 meters tall. Large dark green shiny elongated leaves. Pest-resistant.
The fruit ripens in October-November. The color changes from yellow to dark brown, with a slight translucent quality, when the fruit ripens.
Characteristics:
Longevity: Perennial
Growing site: sun
Height: 3-4 meters
Hardiness zone: 1-3, in greenhouse zone 5
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