Grow a hardy native fruit tree with this American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), a resilient and productive species known for its sweet, flavorful fruit and adaptability. This seedling tree stands approximately 3 feet tall and comes in a 1-gallon pot, ready for planting in your garden or orchard.

American persimmons produce small to medium fruits that ripen to a soft, rich sweetness when fully mature. Highly valued for fresh eating, baking, and preserves, this native variety is also beneficial for wildlife and pollinators.

This tree is cold hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced growers. Ideal for naturalized landscapes, edible gardens, and backyard orchards.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live American persimmon tree (seedling, potted)
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet
✔️ Native fruit tree species
✔️ Hardy and adaptable variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: American Persimmon
• Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Growth Stage: Seedling / young plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to various conditions
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Height: 20–40 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Pollination: Usually requires male and female trees for fruiting
• Container Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term

Care Tip: For reliable fruit production, plant more than one seedling or ensure both male and female trees are present. Fruit should be fully ripe (soft) before eating for best flavor.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.