It has a rather oval form, usually symmetrical and densely cloaked in foliage. Flowers

The deciduous leaves are dark green and elliptic. If you’ve noticed curled persimmon leaves, careful troubleshooting is in order. Size.

Common persimmon is a relative of the highly prized true ebony tree (Diospyros ebenum). Its leaves are smaller and it has black fruits where Diospyros virginiana has larger leaves and orange to purple fruits. Leaves are paler beneath. Persimmon is a common and widespread medium-sized tree in North Carolina. The leaves are simple and often confused with those of Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica).
The wood from old trees is very hard and has been used to make golf clubs. It is planted for its tasty orange fruits, which ripen in September and are good fodder for birds and humans. Common persimmon is a native tree of the southeastern U. S. that reaches its northern range edge in Connecticut (a few introduced populations have been observed in Massachusetts). Common persimmon is troubled by a leaf-spot disease that may limit its use in the South. The fruit is a persistent spherical berry 1.9 to 5.1 cm (0.8 to 2.0 in) in diameter. It is a fungal disease, thriving in wet conditions and often appearing in spring. Diseases in persimmon trees also include anthracnose. Applications Persimmon leaves are most commonly used as a tea. Common persimmon is a native tree of the southeastern U. S. that reaches its northern range edge in Connecticut (a few introduced populations have been observed in Massachusetts). The growing season color is medium green, which changes to a showy display of reds and yellows in the fall. The fruit is an important wildlife food and is edible. People eat the fruit, or use the fruit and leaf for medicine. Although persimmon trees are generally durable and easy to grow, persimmon leaf curl is an indication that something isn’t quite right. If the leaves are glossy, turn red or have a few remote teeth, they're Blackgum, not Persimmon.

In rich, moist soil the species becomes a large tree, up to 100 ft. tall, with a spreading crown and pendulous branches. Description of common persimmon: The persimmon is slow-growing but eventually becomes quite large for a fruit tree -- from 35 to 60 feet high. Overview Information Japanese persimmon is a plant. Persimmon trees, both native and non-native, are common in the warm climate of the southern United States.

Leaf Length: 3-6 inches Leaf Width: 1-3 inches Leaf Description: Leaves are simple, alternate, ovate to elliptic or oblong with smooth edges or some serration. The leaves of persimmon trees can grow 4 to 8 inches long and 2 to 4 inches across. People eat the fruit, or use the fruit and leaf for medicine. The common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is native to America and grows well in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hardiness zones 4 through 8a.


The tree is deciduous and drops its leaves in the winter. The non-native Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is not as cold-hardy as the common persimmon but has superior fruit, according to David Parker, a horticulturist with Clemson University. It is a fungal disease, thriving in wet conditions and often appearing in spring. The ebony tree has black, hard, heavy wood, which has long been used to make expensive bowls, candlesticks, piano keys, and furniture. This disease is also known as bud blight, twig blight, shoot blight, leaf blight or foliar blight. Common persimmon related species: The Japanese persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) keeps its bright orange fruits well after the leaves fall for an interesting display. Leaves.

Person Co., NC 6/10/2009. The lower surface usually lighter-colored and may have hairs, especially on young leaves. They are 2-6 inches long and 3/4-2 inches wide with an acuminate apex and rounded base. Diseases in persimmon trees also include anthracnose. You’ll recognize anthracnose persimmon tree diseases by the black spots that appear on the leaves. Persimmon leaves are high in fiber, vitamin C, amino acids, magnesium, and contain tannins which can help digestion. If the leaves are glossy, turn red or have a few remote teeth, they're Blackgum, not Persimmon. It will not kill the tree but the litter from early defoliation may be objectionable. Color. The leaves can be steeped in boiling water in both fresh or dried forms, and the tea is caffeine free, slightly bitter, and somewhat of an acquired taste. The leaves are simple and often confused with those of Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica).

You’ll recognize anthracnose persimmon tree diseases by the black spots that appear on the leaves. Although it is of limited hardiness (zones 7 to 9), it can be grown as a container plant in cold climates and given frost protection in the winter. The most common diseases of persimmons grown in California include: Armillaria root rot (Armillaria mellea) Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) Leaf spots and blights; Root and crown rot (Phytophthora spp.) Person Co., NC 6/10/2009.