{"product_id":"italian-persimmon-tree-diospyros-lotus-dateplum-fruit-seeds","title":"Italian Persimmon Tree (Diospyros lotus) Dateplum Fruit Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eItalian Persimmon (\u003cem data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eDiospyros lotus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eDateplum\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a hardy deciduous fruit tree native to southern Europe and Asia. These \u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"866\"\u003enon-GMO persimmon seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce elegant trees with glossy green leaves, fragrant spring flowers, and clusters of small, sweet, date-like fruits that ripen to golden-brown in late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eRenowned for its adaptability and ornamental value, the Italian Persimmon is both a decorative and fruit-bearing tree that thrives in mild to warm climates. It’s often used as a rootstock for grafting modern persimmon varieties and is prized for its resilience and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eProduces small, sweet, date-flavored persimmon fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eHardy, non-GMO fruit tree ideal for Mediterranean and temperate regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eGlossy foliage and ornamental form make it a landscape standout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eExcellent for edible landscaping, orchards, or ornamental use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1639\" 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