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. |
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