Date Plum Tree 100-125 cm (Diospyros lotus)
$34.00 USD
Unit price perEstimated delivery between 20 January and 27 January.
Date Plum trees in 2 different sizes:
- Height: 100-125 cm
- Height: 125-150 cm
Only 1 plant is needed to set fruit. The fruits in these cases do not contain any seeds. For seed production, 1 more individual is needed.
Picture taken in January, as to why no leaves are visible on the tree.
Common names: Date Plum, Caucasian Persimmon, Lilac Persimmon, Lotus Persimmon
Scientific name: Diospyros lotus
Family: Ebenaceae
Plant history & use:
Grown for its edible fruit. The fruit has a delicious, rich flavor when fully ripe - almost to the point of overripeness. Before that, the fruit is very tough and unpalatable - a bit like unripe fruit of the related Kaki ( Diospyrus kaki ), which, however, does not stay tough for quite as long. Interestingly, the fruit can develop this sought-after flavor prematurely if the fruit is exposed to a frost.
The fruit can be dried like dates. When the fruit is dried, the roughness disappears and the flavor develops into something similar to dates.
The fruit is considered to be antipyretic and the seeds are considered to be sedative in Chinese medicine (Chopra. RN, Nayar. SL & Chopra. IC).
The fruit contains approximately 1.9% protein, 0.2% fat, 47.7% carbohydrate, 1% various minerals.
The wood is durable, flexible and resistant to rot. It is used for construction and carpentry.
Culture:
Plant in a sunny, warm and wind-protected location. Thrives well in nutrient-rich, slightly clayey soils. Dislikes wet soils, thrives in well-drained soil.
Plants that have been left outside and gone into hibernation are very hardy. Even on older trees, however, younger new growth in the spring is sensitive to frost. 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 time to establish itself.
Can grow up to 15 meters tall. Large dark green shiny oblong leaves. Pest resistant.
The fruit ripens in October-November. The color changes from yellow to dark brown, with a slightly translucent quality, as the fruit ripens.
Features:
Year: Perennial
Growing position: sun
Height: 3-4 meters
Growing zone: 1-3, in greenhouse zone 5
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Date Plum Tree 100-125 cm (Diospyros lotus)
$34.00 USD
Unit price perExpected delivery date: 20 January to 27 January.
Applies to orders within Sweden. For other countries - see our delivery terms .
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$34.00 USD
Unit price perDate Plum trees in 2 different sizes:
- Height: 100-125 cm
- Height: 125-150 cm
Only 1 plant is needed to set fruit. The fruits in these cases do not contain any seeds. For seed production, 1 more individual is needed.
Picture taken in January, as to why no leaves are visible on the tree.
Common names: Date Plum, Caucasian Persimmon, Lilac Persimmon, Lotus Persimmon
Scientific name: Diospyros lotus
Family: Ebenaceae
Plant history & use:
Grown for its edible fruit. The fruit has a delicious, rich flavor when fully ripe - almost to the point of overripeness. Before that, the fruit is very tough and unpalatable - a bit like unripe fruit of the related Kaki ( Diospyrus kaki ), which, however, does not stay tough for quite as long. Interestingly, the fruit can develop this sought-after flavor prematurely if the fruit is exposed to a frost.
The fruit can be dried like dates. When the fruit is dried, the roughness disappears and the flavor develops into something similar to dates.
The fruit is considered to be antipyretic and the seeds are considered to be sedative in Chinese medicine (Chopra. RN, Nayar. SL & Chopra. IC).
The fruit contains approximately 1.9% protein, 0.2% fat, 47.7% carbohydrate, 1% various minerals.
The wood is durable, flexible and resistant to rot. It is used for construction and carpentry.
Culture:
Plant in a sunny, warm and wind-protected location. Thrives well in nutrient-rich, slightly clayey soils. Dislikes wet soils, thrives in well-drained soil.
Plants that have been left outside and gone into hibernation are very hardy. Even on older trees, however, younger new growth in the spring is sensitive to frost. 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 time to establish itself.
Can grow up to 15 meters tall. Large dark green shiny oblong leaves. Pest resistant.
The fruit ripens in October-November. The color changes from yellow to dark brown, with a slightly translucent quality, as the fruit ripens.
Features:
Year: Perennial
Growing position: sun
Height: 3-4 meters
Growing zone: 1-3, in greenhouse zone 5
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