5 Seeds Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon Tree Fruit Seeds Native Edible Landscape

Diospyros virginiana, commonly known as the American Persimmon, is a North American native tree valued for its attractive form and sweet, flavorful fruit. It typically grows as a medium to large deciduous tree with glossy green foliage that turns shades of yellow, orange, and reddish-purple in autumn.
American Persimmon is grown as an ornamental shade tree and for its fruit, which is used fresh and in baking once fully ripe. Trees are generally dioecious, so both male and female plants are usually needed for reliable fruiting. It adapts well to a range of soils and makes a long-lived, low-maintenance addition to home landscapes and edible plantings.
Species: Diospyros virginiana
Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep
Sowing: Start indoors or direct sow after stratification
Spacing: 20-30 feet apart
Notes: Dioecious; plant multiple for pollination and fruit production