American Persimmon Tree Diospyros virginiana Live Seedling 3 Feet Tall 1 Gallon Pot Native Edible Fruit Tree

American Persimmon Tree Overview

The American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a hardy native fruit tree known for its sweet, flavorful fruit and adaptability. This live seedling stands approximately 3 feet tall and is delivered in a 1-gallon pot, ready to be planted in your garden or orchard. It is a deciduous tree that thrives in a variety of soil conditions and is suitable for USDA zones 4 through 9.

Key Features

• Native fruit tree species with edible, sweet persimmons
• Cold hardy and adaptable to different soil types
• Moderate growth rate reaching 20 to 40 feet at maturity
• Requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth
• Moderate watering needs; drought tolerant once established
• Usually requires both male and female trees for fruit production
• Suitable for naturalized landscapes, edible gardens, and backyard orchards

Growing Information

The American Persimmon is a deciduous fruit tree that prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a range of soil conditions. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering, becoming drought tolerant once established. For reliable fruiting, it is recommended to plant more than one seedling or ensure the presence of both male and female trees. The fruit should be fully ripe and soft before consumption to enjoy its rich sweetness. While container growing is possible when young, long-term planting in the ground is ideal for healthy development.

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.