Date Plum Tree (10) Seeds &ndash; Diospyros Lotus - Caucasian Persimmon This listing is for 10 seeds of this wonderful plant. Germination instructions are included with every purchase. Cultivated commercially in the U.S. and Northern Africa, the Date Plum is native to much of southern Asia and southeast Europe. Known to the ancient Greeks as "the fruit of the gods" or "natures candy", the date plum tastes similar to a mixture of plums and date. These plants are relatively hardy, but require exposure to full sun. The Botany Seeds Company is a specialist seed merchant of rare and unusual seeds from around the world. Seeds are supplied in re-sealable plastic bags to keep costs down for the customer, and reduce the environmental impact of our service. Delivery will be by standard second class mail, in protective jiffy bags. We dispatch orders received by 4pm UK time the same day.