American Persimmon Tree – Diospyros virginiana Live Seedling in 1 Gallon Pot | Hardy Native Edible Fruit Tree

Grow a native American Persimmon tree with this live seedling, approximately 3 feet tall, shipped in a 1-gallon nursery pot and ready for planting. Diospyros virginiana is a hardy deciduous fruit tree native to North America, valued for its adaptability, ornamental foliage, and sweet edible fruit that ripens in the fall.

The tree features glossy green leaves that turn yellow and orange in autumn. The fruit develops rich sweetness after softening naturally on the tree and is suitable for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and supporting wildlife gardens. This resilient tree is ideal for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and restoration projects.

Included:
• 1 live American Persimmon seedling
• Approximately 3 feet tall
• Shipped in a 1-gallon nursery pot
• Healthy, rooted native fruit tree
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information:
Common Name: American Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining, adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 30–60 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Harvest Season: Fall
Pollination: Male and female trees needed for fruit production unless self-fruitful selections are nearby
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

Care Tip: Plant in full sun for optimal fruit production and growth. Young trees require regular watering during establishment; mature trees are hardy and drought tolerant.

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.