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Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon is a native fruit tree that belongs to the scientific genus, Diospyros, meaning “fruit of the gods.” The fruit should be eaten once completely soft, and has a taste of caramelized peach. Its fruit can drop incrementally from late summer into the deep winter. This fact, coupled with its fast growth rate, make it an excellent choice for a silvopasture setting. It can provide an abundant food source for wildlife and is a larval host of the Luna Moth. Its leaves turn sunset orange and red in the fall and it features a distinctive black, blocky bark. These are seedling trees, and the fruit production is variable. These are best used as rootstock or in wildlife settings. This tree is dioecious, meaning a tree will either be male or female. Plant at least five trees for proper pollination.

Check out our recent blog – American Persimmon – Eating the Fruit of the Gods

Zone: 5-8 (Map)
Habitat: Prefers loamy, moist, well-drained soils. Will do poorly in dry soils. Plant in full sun for full fruit production, but will tolerate partial shade.
Growth: 40-60 ft tall, 30 ft wide at maturity.

Persimmon, American

Providing the “food of the gods” with abundant yields, the American Persimmon is a fast-growing tree, ideal for silvopasture settings.

Persimmon, American

Providing the “food of the gods” with abundant yields, the American Persimmon is a fast-growing tree, ideal for silvopasture settings.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon is a native fruit tree that belongs to the scientific genus, Diospyros, meaning “fruit of the gods.” The fruit should be eaten once completely soft, and has a taste of caramelized peach. Its fruit can drop incrementally from late summer into the deep winter. This fact, coupled with its fast growth rate, make it an excellent choice for a silvopasture setting. It can provide an abundant food source for wildlife and is a larval host of the Luna Moth. Its leaves turn sunset orange and red in the fall and it features a distinctive black, blocky bark. These are seedling trees, and the fruit production is variable. These are best used as rootstock or in wildlife settings. This tree is dioecious, meaning a tree will either be male or female. Plant at least five trees for proper pollination.

Check out our recent blog – American Persimmon – Eating the Fruit of the Gods

Zone: 5-8 (Map)
Habitat: Prefers loamy, moist, well-drained soils. Will do poorly in dry soils. Plant in full sun for full fruit production, but will tolerate partial shade.
Growth: 40-60 ft tall, 30 ft wide at maturity.

Potted plants and planting accessories can be scheduled for pick up at the farm Monday through Friday between 9am and 6pm (other times may be available upon request)
 
Bare-root plants and biochar can be picked up or shipped (selected at checkout). We’ll get in touch to schedule once your order is placed. 
 
Fall bare-roots will be available for pickup or shipping the week before Thanksgiving (weather dependent). We’ll make sure to let you know the before they ship.