Texas persimmon

Diospyros texana is a small dioecious tree that grows 10'-40'. The fleshy berries are edible and sweet when ripe and are used in puddings and custards; they are also relished by many species of birds and mammals. However, they are astringent when unripe. They were traditionally used by Native Americans to make a black dye for leather and are still used for this purpose in Mexico. Drought tolerant, heat tolerant. Qty- 6-8 seeds