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Urban Forestry
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Persimmon |
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special
interest: |
Fall color, edible fruit |
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Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
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Height at
Maturity: |
40' |
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Width at
Maturity: |
25' |
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Grow Space: |
Medium, 15' from OHU |
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Soil
Requirements: |
Well-drained, moist, sandy |
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Cold
Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Deciduous, 2-3 months |
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Salt
Tolerance: |
Moderate to High |
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Drought
Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Comments: |
Underused in our area, but
male clones should be used as a low-maintenance shade
tree. Ideal for use on naturalization plantings or as a
specimen tree. Although prone to pest problems in
Florida, it is a tree worth having in a woodland
situation. Buy container-grown material only. Needs
little in the way of pruning to have good structure. |
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Uses: |
Specimen, reforestation,
wildlife |
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Maintenance: |
$$$ |
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