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Magic Fountain Weeping Persimmon

Crystal Bridges will close early at 4 PM on Friday, May 3, to prepare for the VIP Premiere of The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel. Lunch will be served in the Great Hall on Friday. The Coffee Bar and select galleries will close at 3 PM.
Magic Fountain Weeping Persimmon

Common Name: Magic Fountain Weeping Persimmon

Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana ‘JN5’

Magic Fountain Weeping Persimmon

Plant family: Ebenaceae

Location: North Forest Trail

Growing zone: 5

Height: 10-15′

Spread: 5-7′

Bloom time: May, June

Bloom description: Insignificant flowers vary from yellowish to greenish-white and are very small. Fruit are light orange in color and relatively small.

Leaf type: Large, paddle shaped leaves come to a point at the tips and are a dark, glossy green.

Garden uses: Attractive weeping habit, edible fruit. When fully grown ‘Magic Fountain’ can be used as a windbreak or an attractive hedge.

Wildlife benefits: Attracts birds and pollinators.