Magic Fountain™ Weeping Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana 'JN5'
- 15 available.
- Guaranteed locally grown
- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
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Pickup in 3-5 business days from our Switchyard in Chamblee
(Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm - 3708 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA)
Magic Fountain Weeping Persimmon is an small attractive native deciduous tree with a cascading crown primarily grown for its edible fall fruit crops. The glossy rich green foliage turns yellow and orange in fall. The fragrant creamy bell-shaped flowers bloom in spring. Its large edible fruits are astringent until ripened to golden yellow and has a rich, sweet flavor with a hint of honey when ripe. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Magic Fountain is self-pollinating and have excellent disease resistance.
Diospyros virginiana is a host plant for several moths, including the Sculptured Moth and Tersa Sphinx Moth, Royal Walnut Moth, and Luna Moth. The fruits are browsed by various wildlife.
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Height: |
10’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
25’ - 35' |
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Spacing: |
30’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Needs regular watering until established. It can be susceptible to scale and borers if in dry locations. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Summersweet, Mock Orange
IMAGES: Photo by Moon's Tree Farm, Magic Fountain™ Persimmon, (2) Photoset by Puddin Tain, (1) Diospyros virginiana FS1 30 Oct 2018, (2) Diospyros virginiana FS4 30 Oct 2018, (3) Ivanovych Yaroslav, Плоди хурми віргінської (Diospyros virginiana), CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
