1 American Persimmon Tree - Diospyros virginiana | 12–24” Live Bare Root | Native Edible Fruit Tree for Zones 4-9

American Persimmon Tree (Diospyros virginiana) Overview

This live bare root American Persimmon tree is a native deciduous fruit tree prized for its sweet, orange fruit that ripens in the fall. Growing between 30 to 60 feet tall, it is well-suited for yards, orchards, and edible landscapes. The tree thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.

Key Features

• Produces edible orange fruit in the fall, ideal for fresh eating or preserves
• Hardy in USDA zones 4–9, suitable for various garden settings
• Tolerates drought and poor soils, requiring low maintenance once established
• Supports wildlife and pollinators by attracting birds, bees, and small mammals

Growing Information

The American Persimmon grows best in full sun with well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. It has a medium growth rate and requires moderate watering, showing good drought tolerance. The tree blooms in late spring, and its green foliage turns yellow and red in the fall, adding seasonal interest to the landscape.

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.