(Diospyros virginiana)
American persimmon is a remarkable fruit tree native to eastern North America that produces small, sugary orange fruits which hang onto the tree like ornaments into late fall and early winter. Fruits are edible and super sweet, but must be allowed to completely soften to become caramel-like, otherwise they will be extremely astringent! Fruit is excellent when processed and included in baked goods. This is also a great plant to support local wildlife and mature trees will produce plenty enough for anyone who wants some!
All of our persimmons are grafted on American persimmon rootstock.
Meader: A very hardy, self fertile selection. Ripens Sept-Nov.
Early Golden: Sweet, dark orange fruits. Ripen early fall.
Nikita’s Gift: A hybrid Asian x American hybrid, bred in the Ukraine that produces large delicious fruits late in the season. Like Asian persimmons, it produces large fruits but is much hardier, surviving winter temps down to -10F. Smaller tree form than straight American, with a mature height of 12-15’. Hardy to zone 6b, but winter protection or a south-facing microclimate is recommended.
Flavor profile: Sweet, caramel, apricot, honey
Hardiness zone: *Varies by cultivar* but generally do well in zones 5-8
Light: Part shade to full sun
Soil: Adaptable to soil type. Prefer moist but well-drained soil with pH 6-6.5
Mature height: 35-40’
Spacing:
Pollination: Most persimmon cultivars are self fertile unless otherwise noted. Having a male persimmon planted nearby can still help increase fruit production. Pollination by a male tree is also needed for persimmons to produce seeds.
Planting tips: Make sure your planting hole has good drainage by digging a large hole and stabbing the bottom and sides with a shovel so water can drain. Fill the hole with native soil to help water disperse evenly. Consistent watering is crucial for newly planted trees to help minimize transplant shock and establish strong roots.
We are unable to ship this product outside the contiguous US or to California.
All Winter ‘25-’26 orders are for dormant, bare root plants and will be shipped or available for pick up in March-April ‘26.
(Diospyros virginiana)
American persimmon is a remarkable fruit tree native to eastern North America that produces small, sugary orange fruits which hang onto the tree like ornaments into late fall and early winter. Fruits are edible and super sweet, but must be allowed to completely soften to become caramel-like, otherwise they will be extremely astringent! Fruit is excellent when processed and included in baked goods. This is also a great plant to support local wildlife and mature trees will produce plenty enough for anyone who wants some!
All of our persimmons are grafted on American persimmon rootstock.
Meader: A very hardy, self fertile selection. Ripens Sept-Nov.
Early Golden: Sweet, dark orange fruits. Ripen early fall.
Nikita’s Gift: A hybrid Asian x American hybrid, bred in the Ukraine that produces large delicious fruits late in the season. Like Asian persimmons, it produces large fruits but is much hardier, surviving winter temps down to -10F. Smaller tree form than straight American, with a mature height of 12-15’. Hardy to zone 6b, but winter protection or a south-facing microclimate is recommended.
Flavor profile: Sweet, caramel, apricot, honey
Hardiness zone: *Varies by cultivar* but generally do well in zones 5-8
Light: Part shade to full sun
Soil: Adaptable to soil type. Prefer moist but well-drained soil with pH 6-6.5
Mature height: 35-40’
Spacing:
Pollination: Most persimmon cultivars are self fertile unless otherwise noted. Having a male persimmon planted nearby can still help increase fruit production. Pollination by a male tree is also needed for persimmons to produce seeds.
Planting tips: Make sure your planting hole has good drainage by digging a large hole and stabbing the bottom and sides with a shovel so water can drain. Fill the hole with native soil to help water disperse evenly. Consistent watering is crucial for newly planted trees to help minimize transplant shock and establish strong roots.
We are unable to ship this product outside the contiguous US or to California.
All Winter ‘25-’26 orders are for dormant, bare root plants and will be shipped or available for pick up in March-April ‘26.
