American Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana · Ebenaceae (Ebony family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Elliptic to ovate, unlobed
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a distinct petiole
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, arching veins
Key Features
Smooth entire margins, elliptic blade shape, and prominent arching lateral veins
Description
A medium-sized tree with dark, blocky, checkered bark and glossy dark green leaves. Produces inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers followed by globose, orange to yellowish fruit that ripen in autumn
Habitat
Found in dry to moist woods, old fields, and floodplains, preferring well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to the eastern and southern United States
Notes
In Sumter South Carolina
Identified on 10/16/2026