Diospyros virginiana

• BOTANICAL NAME: Diospyros virginiana
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  Corylus colurna
• PRONUNCIATION:
• COMMON NAME: Turkish Filbert
• FAMILY: betulaceae
• NATIVITY: Southeast Europe, and western Asia
• GROWTH HABIT: Broad pyramidal shape plant, short trunk. 40 to 50' high, can be 70 to 80' tall.
• HARDINESS: USDA Zone 4 to 7
• CULTURE: Prefer full sun, well drained loamy soil.
• LANDSCAPE USE: Possible for lawn or street trees.
• FOLIAGE: Alternate, simple 2 1/2 to 6" long.Broadly ovate ro obovate, doubly serrate or crenate serrate margin, acuminate apex and cordate base.
• BUDS: Large bud, 1/3"long with soft pubescent. Green tinged brown.
• BARK: Pale brown to gray brown.
• FLOWER: Monoecious. Male in catkins, 2 to 3"long; Female inconspicuous.
• FRUIT:Nut 1/2" to 5/8" diameter, the involucre about 1 1/2 to 2" long, fruit grouped 3 or more together. Fruit in September to October.
• PROPAGATION:
• PESTS: None serious.
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