Grow Diospyros virginiana (American Persimmon) when you want a native tree that looks handsome through the seasons and rewards you with fruit after cold weather arrives. This deciduous persimmon develops dark, blocky bark that stands out in winter, then leafs out with thick green foliage that turns yellow in fall.

At maturity, expect a medium to large tree about 30-40 feet tall (sometimes larger with age) with a rounded to oval crown. Give it room to spread, and plant where fallen fruit will be welcome. The flowers are small and not showy, but they support pollinators, and the ripening fruit is valued by birds and other wildlife.

For best fruiting and quickest growth, site your tree in full sun, but it also performs in part shade and can tolerate shade, especially when young. Provide average moisture while it establishes. Once rooted in, it handles a range of soils as long as drainage is reasonable, and it is often more forgiving than you would expect for a fruiting tree.

Persimmon fruit is famously astringent until fully soft; let fruit ripen well (often after frost) before eating. Many trees are male or female, so if reliable fruit production is important to you, plan your planting with pollination in mind. With patience, you will have a durable, native tree that can anchor a landscape for decades.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 360-480"
• Spread: 300-360"
• Attracts: Birds
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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