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Product Info
American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Ebony Family
American Persimmon, is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, typically found in bottomlands, old fields, and dry upland woods. It can reach heights of 30–60 feet and is known for its distinctive, blocky bark and sweet, edible fruits that ripen in late summer to fall. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers borne on separate trees. The fruit is an important food source for wildlife, including deer, raccoons, and birds. American Persimmon is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is well-suited for restoration plantings, agroforestry, and edible landscapes.
Blooms: White, 2-3 weeks, May-June
Leaves: Glossy green, red color in fall
Height: 40-80’
Space:20-30'
Soil: Wet-Moist-Average
Exposure: Full sun-Part sun
Fauna: Moth host plant, fruit for animals, high value plant
Seeds: Shiny, chestnut brown seeds are enclosed in tasty orange fruit (need male & female for fruit)
Deer Resistance: Medium
Zone: 4-9
Native Status: NC native, common across the state
Provenance: NC, seed grown
