Diospyros blancoi is not something I have seen commonly in the market. Once in a while I will see one listed, but I am not sure it is the blancoi or just a plant that they have that got that name. If you are to get one I would think it will be listed as Mabolo or Kamagong.
I like the plant for the dramatic black bark and trunk. I an not sure how I am going to work it into a bonsai plant, but I just love the color.
Diospyros blancoi specifics
- Core Identification & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Diospyros blancoi
- Common Name: Velvet apple, Kamagong, Mabolo
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Varietals: Red top Bantalinao
- Habitat/Range: Southeastern Asia and Polynesia, even Floria and the Carribean
- Morphology & Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Small to Medium Tree; Beautiful dark bark
- Leaves: shiny dark green leaves
- Flowers: So small
- Fruit/Seed: Soft creamy pink flesh with reddish-brown fur, peach like
- Stem/Bark: Ebony dark black bark and branches
- Growth: Very slow
- Bonsai Notes
- Sun Exposure: Full sun 6-8 hours daily. Prefers late afternoon shade
- Water Use: moderate water, Drought tolerant when established
- Soil Mix: Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
- Fertilizing: balanced fruit tree fertilizer every 4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
- Styling and Maintenance
- Pruning: Regular pruning is essential.
- Defoliation: Necessary as leaves can become very large and 30cm
- Wiring: Branches can be wired year-round, but monitor the wire closely may scar if the wire “bites” in during periods of fast growth.
Gallery images
Firstly, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Secondly, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, view us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.
