Diospyros lotus is also known as the lotus tree or god's pear. The cherry-shaped, round, orange fruits (lotus fruit or date plum) turn blue-black and have an edible, sweet flavor. The fruits ripen around October/November.
| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Small gardens, Squares and parks, Solitary trees |
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| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Moist (clay) soil, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Oval / ovoid |
| Flower color | Yellow |
| Adult height: | Third size trees up to 6 m |
| Soil: | well-drained moist soil |
| Flowers: | (very) small green/white flowers (June-July) |
| Fruits: | 1–2 cm in diameter, edible, sweet flavor, cherry-shaped, orange in color, turning blue-black |
| Environmental factors: | frost |
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