Diospyros lotus - Date Plum autumn and is seldom seen in

and is seldom seen in Australian gardens

followed by yellow to brown fruits that persist well into winter

Quite variable in appearance ranging from a small stocky shrub to small tree

grows to about 18m and is a fantastic specimen tree

The Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja colvilei) is large striking shrub native to the open forests and thickets of the east Himalayas

Diospyros lotus - Date Plum autumn and is seldom seen inA deciduous tree grown for its fruits that taste like both a plum and date. Native to southeast Europe and southwest Asia, the fruit have been used in those regions but are quite astringent until bletted (similar to medlars) when they then take on a very interesting and pleasing taste. Plants are dioecious, being either male or female and best results occur when both are grown together. Prefers well drained soil, resents wet and poorly drained soils