American Persimmon Tree

The American Persimmon Tree, also known as the Common Persimmon, is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance fruit tree ideal for your garden. Reaching 30-50 feet tall with a spread of 20-25 feet, it provides shade and stunning fall colors, with dark green leaves turning vibrant orange and yellow. The tree produces sweet, orange fruits in the fall, perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserves. Self-fertile, it thrives in USDA zones 5-9, needs full sun and well-draining soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for wildlife, it’s also moderately salt-tolerant, making it great for coastal areas.

Unique Plant Features:

• The American Persimmon Tree does not require another tree for pollination, ensuring consistent fruit production year after year.
• This tree offers beautiful seasonal color, with dark green leaves transitioning to vibrant oranges and yellows in the fall.
• Produces small, sweet, bright orange persimmon fruits in the fall, perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.
• The American Persimmon Tree is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and easy to grow in USDA zones 5-9.
• Its fruit provides a vital food source for birds, deer, and squirrels.