Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon Tree - Live Bare Root Plant for Zones 4-9 with Edible Fruit

American Persimmon Tree Overview

The American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a hardy native tree known for its sweet, orange edible fruit and attractive foliage. This live bare root plant is suitable for USDA zones 4-9 and adapts well to various soil types, making it a versatile addition to many landscapes.

Key Features

• Produces edible fruit favored by both humans and wildlife
• Ornamental tree with green foliage in spring and summer, turning to orange fruit in fall
• Supports local wildlife by attracting pollinators and providing food
• Moderate growth rate with an upright, spreading canopy reaching 35-60 feet at maturity
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Tolerant of loamy, sandy, or clay soils with well-drained conditions
• Drought-tolerant once established, requiring moderate watering

Growing Information

Plant the American Persimmon in well-drained soil with access to full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the establishment period to encourage healthy root development. This tree is low-maintenance and adapts to a range of soil types, making it suitable for diverse garden settings. Its moderate growth rate and wildlife-friendly nature add both beauty and ecological value to your yard.

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.