Diospyros discolor
VELVET APPLE, BUTTER FRUIT
Ebenaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
20m
Plant habit
 
12m

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Flowers: white

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: brown-red furry

Edibility: edible fruit
 
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Diospyros discolor
VELVET APPLE, BUTTER FRUIT
Ebenaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
20m
Plant habit
 
12m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: brown-red furry

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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