American Persimmon

BARE ROOT TREE

Diospyros virginiana

Hardiness Zones: 4-9

Soil: Thrives in sandy well drained soil but does well in many soil types

Space Required: 20-25 ft wide. Trees can reach up to 60 feet tall.

Light Requirment: Full sun

American persimmon trees are wonderful in so many ways. First is the overall look of the tree. They have a relatively straight main truck which is covered in their distinctive bumpy bark. It branches off into a canopy that is round and symmetrical, made up of branches that grow in bent and twisted shapes. The leaves are smooth, emerald green, with a nice glossy sheen that start to turn yellow in the fall then gradually turn to a bright red as the season continues. But one of the main reasons this tree is so great is the fruit. The female trees produce tons of persimmons similar to the Asian ones that you would see at the grocery store. The main difference between these and the Asian persimmons is American persimmons are very astringent until they are fully ripe. They should be so ripe that they have a soft jelly consistency and fall from the tree on their own.