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Texas Persimmon
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Texas Persimmon

Diospyros texana
In the United States: Native · also called Mexican persimmon, black persimmon, chapote

Dioecious tree or shrub producing small fragrant white flowers that provide a good nectar source for honeybees, contributing to honey flows in its range. Peak bloom occurs in early to mid-spring on new growth. Drought-tolerant once established and slow-growing, with little need for pruning beyond removing dead wood.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) February–April
Duration~2 weeks
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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