{"product_id":"date-plum-persimmon-diospyros-lotus-seeds-30-seeds-hardy-edible-fruit-tree-cold-tolerant","title":"Date Plum Persimmon – Diospyros lotus Seeds | 30 Seeds | Hardy Edible Fruit Tree | Cold Tolerant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eDate 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eDate Plum Persimmon is also valued for bonsai, ornamental landscaping, wildlife attraction, hedging, and as hardy rootstock for other persimmon varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e✔️ 30 Date Plum Persimmon seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e✔️ Botanical name: Diospyros lotus\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e✔️ Open-pollinated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e✔️ Untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eCommon Name: Date Plum Persimmon\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eBotanical Name: Diospyros lotus\u003cbr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eMature Height: 20–30 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eSpread: 20–30 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eSoil: Deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained loam\u003cbr data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–10 (possibly zone 5), hardy to about -20°F\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eBloom Time: July\u003cbr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eFall Color: Golden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e💡 Best fruit production occurs in full sun. Remove root suckers unless a naturalized effect is desired. Once established, trees require minimal pruning and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eSeed Germination Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eCold stratify for 90 days at 40°F in a moist medium (not wet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eSow ¾ inch deep in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eKeep evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47856174661873,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify1_7.jpg?v=1772345896","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/date-plum-persimmon-diospyros-lotus-seeds-30-seeds-hardy-edible-fruit-tree-cold-tolerant","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}