Live American Persimmon Tree 12-24in Diospyros virginiana Bare Root - Sweet Tangy Fruit, Eastern U.S. Native

American Persimmon Tree Overview

The American Persimmon Tree (Diospyros virginiana) is a deciduous fruit tree native to the eastern United States. This medium-sized tree typically grows between 30 to 50 feet tall and is valued for its sweet and tangy fruit as well as its attractive foliage that turns vibrant orange-yellow in the fall. Sold as bare root trees, these live specimens range from 12 to 24 inches in height and are ideal for home gardens or commercial orchards.

Key Features

• Deciduous tree native to the eastern U.S.
• Produces sweet and tangy edible fruit
• Green foliage that changes to bright orange-yellow in autumn
• Suitable for a variety of soil types
• Low maintenance and beginner-friendly
• Ships dormant with buds ready for spring growth

Growing Information

The American Persimmon thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil but is adaptable to various soil conditions. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry between watering sessions. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. The bare root format ships during dormancy from October to March, arriving without leaves but with buds prepared for spring growth.

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.