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 43/ Diospyros 

Black sapote can tolerate high winds but other species have brittle branches. All the species I grow (nigra, lotus, virginiana) tolerate extreme heat well. The leaves can get nibbled on by little black flies but trees tolerate it. They can have small veg growing in the same large pot. Isn’t needy with water or fertilizer. Black sapote should be dragged indoors if below freezing.