{"product_id":"american-persimmon-tree-diospyros-virginiana-2-live-bare-root-plants-10-12-inches","title":"American Persimmon Tree (Diospyros virginiana) - 2 Live Bare Root Plants 10-12 Inches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative deciduous fruit tree with dark green foliage and colorful fall display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet, orange fruit in late fall on female trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts birds and wildlife to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to a range of soil types and moisture levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare root plants establish quickly when planted correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diospyros virginiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, loamy to sandy soil; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright spreading tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 2 live bare root American Persimmon plants, each approximately 10-12 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836029206838,"sku":"FOLIA2-1930","price":99.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6570746690_iz5z.jpg?v=1793097536","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/american-persimmon-tree-diospyros-virginiana-2-live-bare-root-plants-10-12-inches","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}