Texas Persimmon Size:30 Gallon well-draining sandy or clay soils

well-draining sandy or clay soils enriched with plenty of organic matter

The leaves are known for their durability

Just a heads up—these shrubs tend to make suckers from the base

This long-lived evergreen tree is known to live for more than 500 years

Bloom: March-October

Texas Persimmon Size:30 Gallon well-draining sandy or clay soilsDiospyros texana Common Names: Texas Persimmon, Mexican Persimmon, Black Persimmon, Chapote, Chapote Prieto Texas Persimmon is a shrub or small tree with sturdy wood and a multiple trunk setup. Typically, it reaches heights of 10 to 15 feet, but in southern regions, it can stretch up to 35 feet in ideal conditions. Youll often find it in brushy areas, on gentle uplands, rocky hillsides, and lower slopes. The thin bark of the Texas Persimmon is a light