Lotus tree (Diospyros lotus)

It is a deciduous, hardy tree, which can be 15-30 m high. The leaves are alternate, oval, pointed, smooth-edged and 5-15 x 2.5-6 cm. The foliage is dark green and shiny on top and light green and hairy on the underside. An old tree gets a strong grooved bark. The plant blooms in June and July with tiny unsightly green flowers with a large calyx. The fruits are lotus fruit or persimmon said. They are 1-2 cm large, cherry-like, at the beginning yellowish and shiny after they ripen to blue-black. They taste sweet and do not last long.

Lotus fruit or persimmons are not often offered, but the sweet fruits of a hardy tree from southeastern Europe. The naturally to 30 meters high tree stays with us a little smaller and is one of the oldest plants in cultivation. The fruits are produced mainly in Central Asia and are very short shelf life.

Seed description:
Seeds 24 hour soak in lukewarm water and sow seed and cutting soil. Then first 2-3 months put away in the fridge (keep soil constantly moist, cover with foil) and then germinate in a warm place in the house.

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