Diospyros whyteana (Wild Coffee)

Diospyros whyteana (also known as the African Snowdrop Bush, Bladdernut, Swartbas, Wild Coffee, African Persimmon, or umTenatane) is a small African tree of the ebony family, Ebenaceae. Synonyms include Royena lucida. Bearing dark green, strikingly glossy leaves and creamy fragrant flowers, it is increasingly cultivated in Southern African gardens as an attractive and strong ornamental tree. Being a close relative of the persimmon, the fruits are edible, although bitter and not tasty. The seeds are more palatable and eaten after roasting. H 6 m x W 3-4m