Black Plum

Botanical Name: Diospyros australis
Common Names: Black Plum, Yellow Persimmon, Grey Plum

Black Plum is a native Australian rainforest tree from the east coast that makes a tough, beautiful addition to Perth gardens. The tree produces small berries that turn deep purple-black when ripe, offering a sweet, date-like flavour with a slight tangy twist. It is a slow grower that copes well with sandy soil, making it a great pick for local fruit lovers wanting a resilient native.

Features:

Ideal prune height: 3-5m

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 7.5

Shade or full sun: Prefers part shade or morning sun with afternoon heat protection in Perth

Minimum pot year 5: 40L pot

Time to fruit: 6-8 years from seed

Black Plum is naturally a medium-sized understory tree growing 4-10m in the wild, but it stays much smaller and responds well to pruning in home gardens. It has glossy, deep green leaves with pale undersides and produces tiny flowers followed by sweet black berries in summer and autumn. Once established, it is remarkably drought-hardy and requires minimal fuss.

Interesting Notes:
The ripe fruit is high in antioxidants and is traditionally enjoyed fresh or cooked down into native jams, syrups, and desserts.

The dense foliage and sweet fruit are a big drawcard for local birds and native pollinators.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

Keywords: Black Plum, Diospyros australis, native fruit tree Perth, Australian bush tucker, Yellow Persimmon, backyard fruit tree, native rainforest plant