Mun Ebony, Vietnamese Ebony

Diospyros mun

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Basic Information

Family: Ebenaceae

Genus: diospyros

Plant ID (slug): diospyros-mun

Numeric ID: 1319

USDA Hardiness: 10-12

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ★★★★☆

Physical Characteristics

Diospyros mun is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Vietnam, Laos.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Diospyros mun Mun Ebony, Vietnamese Ebony PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Diospyros mun is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.