American Common Persimmon – Diospyros virginiana Live Rooted Starter Tree

About This Plant

Native deciduous fruit tree featuring sweet, flavorful fruit and attractive fall foliage. American Common Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is valued for wildlife support and suitability for home orchards, food forests, and native landscapes. This is a rooted starter plant shipped well-rooted in a nursery pot.

What You Will Receive

1 live American Common Persimmon starter tree, approximately 8–10 inches tall, well-rooted and shipped in a nursery pot. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Growing Information

Common Name: American Common Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Type: Native deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing
Mature Height: 35–60 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes (while young)

Care Tip

Allow the starter tree to establish in its nursery pot until it becomes root-bound before transplanting. For fruit production, plant 3–10 trees if no others are nearby, as both male and female trees are needed for pollination. Fruit production typically begins in 6–8 years under good conditions.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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