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Scientific Name
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Diospyros virginiana
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Family
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Ebenaceae
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Species Description
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Common in southern U.S., native range in Ohio is limited to southern half. Orange edible fruits in fall which may be messy to maintain.
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Climate Tolerance
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NA
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Plant Hardiness Zones
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4 to 9
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Wildlife Benefits
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Nectar/pollen source for bees; fruit food source for birds, mammals; moth/butterfly host
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# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
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Unknown
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Pollination Type
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Pollinator
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Bloom Time
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Spring (Apr-Jun)
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Shade/Sun Tolerance
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Full Sun to Part Shade
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Bloom Color
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Yellow
Green
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Maximum Height
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Medium (40-75 ft)
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Form
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Tree
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Growth Rate
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Slow
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Lifespan
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Long (>200 yrs)
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Soil Type
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Sand
Loam
Clay
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Soil pH
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Acid-Neutral (pH 4.7-7.5)
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Soil Moisture Tolerance
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Moist - Dry
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Wetland Indicator Status
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FAC
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Root - Fungal Association
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Arbuscular mycorrhizae
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Soil Compaction Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Pest & Pathogen Risks
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Very Low
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Heat Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Urban Stress Tolerance
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Medium
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Salt Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Drought Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Native County Status
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Cuyahoga
Lake
Medina
Portage
Summit
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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4
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IUCN Red List Assessment
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Least Concern
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Native Status
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OH-Native
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NatureServe G-rank
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G5
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