Diospyros texana (Texas Persimmon)

Diospyros texana, commonly known as Texas Persimmon, is a medium-sized shrub or small tree native to Texas and northern Mexico. It has smooth, grayish-brown bark, and glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow or reddish-purple in the fall. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the fruit is a black, berry-like drupe that is edible and sweet when fully ripe. Texas Persimmon is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is ideal for xeriscaping.