Name: Diospyros ramulosa
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros
Species: ramulosa
Place of Origin: Namibia, South Africa
Size: 15 feet tall
Sun Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: 35˚F
Water Needs: regular watering
Soil Requirements: well-drained
Brief Description: Very rare outside its native habitat of Namibia and South Africa, there is little known about Diospyros ramulosa, a type of persimmon. It is a shrublike tree that has yellowish green flowers and bears orange fruits of unknown edible quality. It is frost hardy but does not tolerate heavy freezes. Attractive to birds and insects.