Ebenaceae |
Diospyros kaki L.f.
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- Family: Ebenaceae Gurke
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- Description: [Syn. Diospyros chinensis Blume]
A native of China and cultivated in Japan for many centuries, this deciduous tree grows to about 20 ft (6 m) with spreading branches. Its dark green oval leaves turn yellow to deep orange in fall (autumn). It has small, cream flowers and orange or yellow fruit about 3 in (8 cm) across.
- Uses: Popular edible fruit in China and Japan where it is prized for its orange flesh.
- Culture: These trees prefer well-drained, moist soil, with ample water in the growing season and, being brittle, need shelter from strong wind. Propagate from seed. USDA Zone 8-10
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 Accession Data:- Accession # 199900070
- Source: Matt Opel
- Accession Date: 06-23-1999
- Bench: 3309 - Gymnosperms
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 03-31-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: asterids
- Order: Ericales
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- Family: Ebenaceae
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References:Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
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