Was going through the offerings of a rare seed dealer and noted seeds for the Texas Persimmon. Was wondering if anyone had any of the wood for sale. Especially a root ball with attached limbs.
Texas Persimmon
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Is Texas persimmon different.
Like all the Texans egosIt's probably larger.
Not ego, just fact.Like all the Texans egos
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It is a Diospyros, (Diospyros texana), but nowhere like the more common and widespread native/common persimmon or the japanese persimmons, or the others. I've never, personally seen it as other than a small to medium bush. But it can become somewhat large and tree-like. The native/common persimmon is a tree and the japanese persimmons are also trees - but not as large. Leaves are different, and the fruit is black when ripe. It is an ebony, so the heartwood is dark - but only happens on larger "trees". A common persimmon is a tree that can get over 50' tall up to maybe 75'. Texas persimmon, it would be very rare to see one larger than 25', but are known to get to 35'.
I have a small piece that I got at SWAT this year. If I think about I'll take a picture for you.
Texas Persimmons are beautiful small trees. Their fruit ripens in August/september - food to many wildlife species especially raccoons. Seeds, that is processed seeds are easily obtained from the many small piles in trail ways and tree crotches- recognizable by the black poop and brown seeds.
i have some pieces but I wonder why I would part with any to Mike H who is an admitted board whoarder and by his own admission the pieces will end “up onto a shelf, under his desk, on top of file cabinets, in storage areas…”. Heck they can do that in my shop.
I’ll get a few pictures later in the day .
i have some pieces but I wonder why I would part with any to Mike H who is an admitted board whoarder and by his own admission the pieces will end “up onto a shelf, under his desk, on top of file cabinets, in storage areas…”. Heck they can do that in my shop.
I’ll get a few pictures later in the day .
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The TX persimmons I'm most familiar with were in my grandparents acreage that was near USAA HQ. They had many, but none over 4' tall. I'd like to see a tree sometimes.
Jim,
Just want to say thank you for the Texas ebony wood samples you provided some years back. These samples have been to trade shows and craft shows and used for teaching. They do more than sit in a box in a filing cabinet and I thank you for the opportunity to share them in aiding others.
Texas Persimmon piece that @JR Parks was kind enough to share with me. Coffee cup for size comparison.
@Mike Hill you should make up your mind to attend SWAT one year. You are missing out on all kinds of stuff!
@Mike Hill you should make up your mind to attend SWAT one year. You are missing out on all kinds of stuff!
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One day, my wife will allow me! Most often though, is due to unfortunate timing. Most of my recent trips to Texas have revolved around Dad's birthday, Mom and Dad's Anniversary, Medical emergencies, etc. and usually occur from Mid September to Late September. SWAT is usually the last of August. Not sure my system can withstand the emotional stimulation of an August visit AND a September visit!
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Grandmom made Texas Persimmon jam/jelly/preserves a few times. It was a taste treat for Lil Mikey. He'd eat it while rolling around in the bluebonnets!
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Just bringing this up to the top again.