Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana · Ebenaceae (Ebony family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to elliptical, unlobed
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate on slender petioles
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent, arching secondary veins
Key Features
The fallen leaves are ovate with smooth entire margins, prominent pinnate veins, and dry brown or orange-brown autumn coloration
Description
A medium-sized deciduous tree with dark, deeply furrowed blocky bark and inconspicuous flowers yielding rounded, fleshy orange berries in autumn
Habitat
Found in open woods, old fields, and forest edges across moist to dry soils and full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to the eastern and southeastern United States, widely distributed
Identified on 10/14/2026