American Persimmon Live Starter Plant 12-16 Inches | Fast-Growing Edible Fruit Tree

American Persimmon Live Starter Plant Overview

The American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a hardy, fast-growing tree that reaches 12 to 16 inches in its starter plant form. Known for its edible fruit and vibrant autumn foliage, this medium-sized tree is a valuable addition to gardens and landscapes. It supports local wildlife by attracting deer, birds, and other animals, making it an ecological asset as well as a source of delicious fruit.

Key Features

• Height: 12 to 16 inches as a live starter plant
• Growth Habit: Semi-fast growth with a rounded crown
• Leaves: Vibrant green turning to stunning autumn colors
• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts various wildlife species
• Uses: Edible fruit, leaves for tea, and wood for crafting
• Care Level: Low maintenance, suitable for beginners

Growing Information

The American Persimmon thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. This tree adapts well to various well-drained soil types, making it versatile for different garden settings. As a medium-sized tree, it develops a rounded crown that adds aesthetic value to any 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.