Diospyros texana "D. texana" favors riparian zones, prairie margins, and rocky slopes. It prefers well-drained, alkaline soils]. The sapwood of Texas persimmon is clear yellow, while the heartwood, found only in very large trees, is black (ebony), like that of the related "D. ebenum". The heartwood is hard and dense and takes a high polish. It is used to make engraving blocks, artwork, and tools. The fleshy berries are edible and sweet when ripe and are used in puddings and custards; they are also relished by many species of birds and mammals. They were traditionally used by Native Americans to make a
Jersey Boy tomato 8" to 10" Plant height: 36-48" 90-120 cm. Recommended spacing: 18-24" 45-60 cm. Sun: Full Sun Hazard: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Fruit Bearing: Indeterminate. Fruit shape: Flattened globe Jersey Boy tomato The Jersey Boy tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a type of beefsteak tomato in the Solanaceae family, a hybrid cultivar of the Rutgers and the Brandywine tomatoes by Burpee Seeds. It made its first appearance as commercial seed registered 2014 and released circa 2015. Burpee dubs it the “Supertomato” because it draws the best attributes of another hybrid and the heirloom Brandywine. The 8 oz. to 10