Mature heightSpecies-level: varies from small trees to about 18–33 m.
Fruit Plants
Velvet Apple
Diospyros discolor
Exotic mabolo fruit tree — round fruits covered in soft velvet-like reddish-brown skin with creamy, fragrant white flesh. A handsome evergreen with glossy dark foliage that works as both an orchard novelty and an ornamental shade tree. A rare collector variety, supplied as healthy bag-grown plants.
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In stockAvailable sizes1 ft – 4 ft
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Plant guide
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Growing characteristics and practical care notes.
Growth habitSpecies-level: variable, from drooping to erect.
- Mature height
- Species-level: varies from small trees to about 18–33 m.
- Growth habit
- Species-level: variable, from drooping to erect.
- Growth rate
- Species-level: slow-growing.
- Foliage
- Species-level: evergreen leaves, glossy dark green above and hairy beneath.
- Flowers / fruit
- Male and female flowers occur on separate trees; both are needed for fruit production.
- Soil
- Species-level: loam is preferred; reported to grow in varied soils.
Plant information sources:Purdue New Crops Resource