European date plum (Diospyros lotus) is a tree that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: European date plum, lotus tree or date plum.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: European date plum, lotus tree, date plum
Scientific name: Diospyros lotus
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant European date plum (Diospyros lotus) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing European date plum (Diospyros lotus) – Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
