Diospyros lotus – Diospyros lotus

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Diospyros lotus – Diospyros lotus

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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
12-15 m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellowish white, flowers in June-July
Fruits
edible fruits, yellow to orange to blue-black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green white yellow average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Diospyros lotus

Diospyros lotus can eventually reach a height of 12-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Diospyros lotus is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 12-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Diospyros lotus turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Diospyros lotus is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Diospyros lotus with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Diospyros lotus blooms in june, july.
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