Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Promoting environmentally sound gardening practices for over 35 years!

Fothergilla gardenii Witch Alder
Fothergilla gardenii (Witch Alder). Photo © Mary Free

Diospyros_virginiana_fruit-9_Oct_MMF

Ripening fruit (berry) of Diospyros virginiana
(Common Persimmon) in October. Unripe persimmons
are astringent and will make your mouth pucker.
Photo © Mary Free

Ripening fruit (berry) of Diospyros virginiana (Common Persimmon) in October. Unripe persimmons are astringent and will make your mouth pucker.