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<p>Date Plum trees&nbsp;in 2 different sizes:</p> <ul> <li>Height: 100-125 cm<span></span><meta charset="utf-8"></li> <li><meta charset="utf-8"> Height: 125-150 cm</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p><em>Picture taken in January,&nbsp;as to&nbsp;why no leaves are visible on the tree.</em></p> <p><strong>Common names:</strong><span>&nbsp;Date Plum, Caucasian Persimmon, Lilac Persimmon,<meta charset="utf-8"> Lotus Persimmon</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:<span> </span></strong><em>Diospyros lotus<span><br></span></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Ebenaceae<span>&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="column"> <h4><strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> 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 ( <em>Diospyrus kaki</em> ), 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.</p> <p>The fruit can be dried like dates. When the fruit is dried, the roughness disappears and the flavor develops into something similar to dates.</p> <p>The fruit is considered to be antipyretic and the seeds are considered to be sedative in Chinese medicine (Chopra. RN, Nayar. SL &amp; Chopra. IC).</p> <p>The fruit contains approximately 1.9% protein, 0.2% fat, 47.7% carbohydrate, 1% various minerals.</p> <p>The wood is durable, flexible and resistant to rot. It is used for construction and carpentry.</p> <div title="Page 2" class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <h4><strong>Culture:</strong></h4> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Can grow up to 15 meters tall. Large dark green shiny oblong leaves. Pest resistant.</p> <p>The fruit ripens in October-November. The color changes from yellow to dark brown, with a slightly translucent quality, as the fruit ripens.</p> <h4>Features:</h4> <p>Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 3-4 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-3, in greenhouse zone 5</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>