5 Live Plants American Persimmon Tree Diospyros Virginiana 12 Inch Bare Root

American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a native North American fruit tree valued for its sweet, orange fruits and attractive, glossy foliage. Growing to a height of 12 inches as a bare root sapling, it offers a rewarding long-term project for gardeners interested in establishing a productive and ornamental tree.
This versatile tree works well in edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and as a specimen planting. Its fruits can be used in baking, preserves, and fresh eating once fully ripe, while the tree's dense habit provides shelter for birds and other wildlife. Persimmons prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and they display brilliant yellow to reddish-purple fall color.
Species: Diospyros virginiana
Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Plant_Habit: Upright spreading
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, loamy
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 20-30 feet
Notes: Plant in a permanent location; trees are dioecious, so plant multiple for reliable fruiting