{"product_id":"american-persimmon-tree-diospyros-virginiana-live-seedling-3-feet-tall-includes-1-gallon-nursery-pot-native-fruit-tree-hardy-edible-persimmon","title":"American Persimmon Tree – Diospyros virginiana Live Seedling in 1 Gallon Pot | Hardy Native Edible Fruit Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow a beautiful native fruit tree with this live American Persimmon seedling, shipped in a 1-gallon nursery pot and ready to plant. Diospyros virginiana is a hardy North American persimmon species valued for its adaptability, ornamental beauty, and delicious sweet fruit that ripens in fall. The tree features attractive glossy green foliage that turns vibrant shades of yellow and orange in autumn, while mature fruit develops rich sweetness after softening naturally on the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican persimmons are excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and wildlife gardens. Hardy, resilient, and easy to grow, this native fruit tree is a wonderful choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and restoration plantings. You will receive a healthy live seedling similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live American Persimmon seedling\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in 1 gallon nursery pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted native fruit tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: American Persimmon\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Diospyros virginiana\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Seedling\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil adaptable to many soil types\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 30–60 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Season: Fall\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Male and female trees needed for fruit production unless self-fruitful selections are nearby\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, while young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for the best fruit production and growth. Young trees benefit from regular watering during establishment, while mature trees become highly hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499607945348,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_46_fb256e0f-4051-4398-8967-47086cc2758b.jpg?v=1783660510","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/american-persimmon-tree-diospyros-virginiana-live-seedling-3-feet-tall-includes-1-gallon-nursery-pot-native-fruit-tree-hardy-edible-persimmon","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}