{"product_id":"date-plum-mediterranean-persimmon-fruit-tree-seeds-diospyros-lotus-rare-cold-hardy-fruit-tree-exotic-edible-persimmon-type-plant","title":"Date Plum “Mediterranean Persimmon” Fruit Tree Seeds (Diospyros lotus) Rare Cold Hardy Fruit Tree | Exotic Edible Persimmon Type Plant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69ff1cd4-7e38-83ea-9200-29cd8799ef2a-6\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69ff1cd4-7e38-83ea-9200-29cd8799ef2a-6\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69ff1cd4-7e38-83ea-9200-29cd8799ef2a-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-618\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1ad4dc01-07a3-4484-98e6-9e6b0e807dca\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eMediterranean Persimmon Fruit Tree Seeds “Date Plum” (Diospyros lotus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDiospyros lotus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as\u003cstrong\u003e Date Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean Persimmon\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an elegant deciduous fruit tree valued for both its ornamental beauty and its uniquely flavored edible fruit. Native to China and parts of Asia Minor, this species is widely cultivated in temperate regions for its hardiness, attractive foliage, and productive fruiting habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis small to medium-sized fruit tree produces delicate green bell-shaped flowers in mid to late summer, which develop into small yellow fruits that gradually ripen to a deep blue-black color. Once fully mature, the fruit loses its astringency and develops a rich, sweet flavor often described as a blend of plum and date, giving rise to its common name “Date Plum.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe fruits can be eaten fresh when fully ripe or dried to enhance their naturally sweet, date-like taste. They are also used in jams, jellies, and traditional preparations. In addition, the fruit serves as an excellent natural food source for birds during the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBeyond its fruiting value, Mediterranean Persimmon is admired for its ornamental qualities. It features glossy green summer foliage that transitions into striking golden-yellow autumn colors, making it a standout landscape tree throughout the seasons. Mature trees typically remain compact in cultivation, though they can grow larger in warmer climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGrowth: Deciduous fruiting tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClimate: Temperate regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis species is hardy and adaptable, performing well in a variety of conditions while providing both edible fruit and seasonal ornamental interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌿 Why Grow Date Plum?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Sweet edible plum-date flavored fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent ornamental fall foliage color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Cold hardy and adaptable fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Valuable wildlife food source in winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Attractive bell-shaped summer flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Dual-purpose edible and landscape tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Long-lived deciduous fruiting species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Great for orchards and home gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2314\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2314\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 7–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'Work Sans'; background: white;\"\u003ePersimmon Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white;\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003ePersimmon seeds have a relatively low germination rate of 25 to 35 percent, so start multiple seeds to increase the likelihood of success with each grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003eWrap the seeds in moistened sphagnum moss or paper towel, then put them in a plastic bag or jar inside the refrigerator for three months. If the moss or paper towel dries out, spritz it with some water to keep the persimmon seeds moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e Persimmon seedlings form a long taproot early on, so they need to be grown in tall plastic containers that will allow the root to form without cramping it. Sow one seed per pot in sterile potting mixture, and make sure the pot has drainage holes at the base. Plant the seeds at a depth of 2 inches, and then set the pots in a warm, bright location. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003eUse a heated propagator to keep the temperature above 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Tiny persimmon seedlings should appear in six to eight weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eGerminación del caqui:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1) Las semillas de caqui tienen una tasa de germinación relativamente baja, del 25 al 35 por ciento, por lo que es mejor comenzar a sembrar varias semillas para aumentar la probabilidad de éxito con cada cultivo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2) Envuelva las semillas en musgo sphagnum humedecido o en una toalla de papel, luego colóquelas en una bolsa de plástico o un frasco dentro del refrigerador durante tres meses. Si el musgo o la toalla de papel se secan, rocíelos con un poco de agua para mantener húmedas las semillas de caqui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3) Las plántulas de caqui forman una raíz pivotante larga desde el principio, por lo que deben cultivarse en recipientes de plástico altos que permitan que la raíz se forme sin apretujarla. Siembre una semilla por maceta en una mezcla para macetas esterilizada y asegúrese de que la maceta tenga orificios de drenaje en la base. Plante las semillas a una profundidad de 2 pulgadas y luego coloque las macetas en un lugar cálido y luminoso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e4) Use un propagador calentado para mantener la temperatura por encima de los 75 grados Fahrenheit. 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