American Persimmon Tree (Diospyros virginiana) - 2 Live Bare Root Plants 10-12 Inches

The American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a native North American fruit tree valued for its sweet, flavorful fruit and attractive, adaptable growth habit. This deciduous tree typically features dark green, oval leaves that turn shades of yellow, orange, and reddish-purple in autumn, adding seasonal interest to the landscape. It is commonly grown in home orchards, wildlife gardens, and edible landscapes, where it provides food for both people and wildlife.

American Persimmon trees are dioecious, meaning individual trees are typically either male or female. Female trees produce round, orange to purple-tinged fruit that ripens in late fall, often after frost, when the fruit becomes soft and sweet. The fruit is enjoyed fresh, used in baking, or made into preserves. These bare root plants are ready to establish in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Plant Features

• Native deciduous fruit tree with dark green foliage and colorful fall display
• Produces sweet, orange fruit in late fall on female trees
• Attracts birds and wildlife to the garden
• Adaptable to a range of soil types and moisture levels
• Bare root plants establish quickly when planted correctly

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy to sandy soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading tree
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 30-60 feet
• Spacing: 20-30 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant bare root American Persimmon trees in early spring or late fall while they are dormant. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without crowding, place the tree at the same depth it grew in the nursery, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, American Persimmon is relatively drought-tolerant. Prune as needed in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilize lightly in spring if growth is weak. These trees generally require minimal care once established.

What's Included

This listing includes 2 live bare root American Persimmon plants, each approximately 10-12 inches tall.