Date Plum Persimmon – Diospyros lotus Seeds | 30 Seeds | Hardy Edible Fruit Tree | Cold Tolerant

Date Plum Persimmon (Diospyros lotus) is a hardy, deciduous fruit tree prized for its small sweet fruits, golden fall color, and ornamental beauty. Native to the Middle East and South Asia, this attractive member of the ebony family has been cultivated for centuries and was once referred to by the ancient Greeks as the “fruit of the gods.”

In cultivation, this adaptable tree typically grows 20–30 feet tall with a rounded upright form. It features smooth gray bark and glossy dark green leaves that turn a rich golden color in autumn. In July, small yellow-green fragrant flowers appear. The tree is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate trees. Female trees may produce seedless fruit without pollination, but both male and female trees are needed for viable seed production.

The small round fruits (about ¾ inch wide) ripen from yellow to deep purple-brown. When fully ripe, the fruit loses its astringency and becomes soft, sweet, and richly flavored—often described as a blend of plum and date. Fruits can be eaten fresh, dried, cooked, or used in jams, jellies, fruit leather, desserts, sauces, and even brandy. Dried fruits have a distinctive date-like flavor.

Date Plum Persimmon is also valued for bonsai, ornamental landscaping, wildlife attraction, hedging, and as hardy rootstock for other persimmon varieties.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 Date Plum Persimmon seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Diospyros lotus
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging

🌿 Growing Information
Common Name: Date Plum Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros lotus
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 20–30 feet
Spread: 20–30 feet
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained loam
Water: Medium
USDA Zones: 6–10 (possibly zone 5), hardy to about -20°F
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Bloom Time: July
Fall Color: Golden

💡 Best fruit production occurs in full sun. Remove root suckers unless a naturalized effect is desired. Once established, trees require minimal pruning and maintenance.

🌱 Seed Germination Instructions

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.

2. Cold stratify for 90 days at 40°F in a moist medium (not wet).

3. Sow ¾ inch deep in well-drained soil.

4. Keep evenly moist during germination.