Diospyros lotus (Date Plum)
Botanical Information
Family | Ebenaceae |
Genus | Diospyros |
Species | lotus |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) | -10 - 30 |
Height | 6 - 10 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, thick bark which break into a square pattern upon maturity. |
Leaf Description | Small, oval with a deep green colour. |
Flower Description | Male flowers have a white and yellow shade while the female were brown. |