Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ebenaceae

Genus:

Diospyros

Species:

Diospyros texana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb, mar, apr

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Texas

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to limestone-rich areas