$29.99
Edible Native Plants, Pollinator Plants, Rain Gardens
30 - 80'
1 Gallon
March, April, May, June
Green, Yellow
Dry
Rich, fertile, moist soils; tolerates wide range of soils.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Part shade
*Note: Our selection of Persimmon is a mixed lot of male and female plants. We cannot guarantee which you will receive.
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a medium-sized deciduous tree that grows naturally in dry woods, old field, and clearings. The fragrant, bell-shaped, yellow flowers are usually hidden by the leaves and attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The leaves become yellow-green in the fall. The edible fruit is round or oval and typically orange-yellow, and fruiting usually begins when the tree is about 6 years old. The fruit has sweetish astringent pulp, but the flavor improves after a frost or consistent low temperatures. Fruits can be eaten by humans raw, cooked, or dried, and are often used in syrups, jam, ice cream, and pies. They are also eaten by birds and small mammals. We recommend buying 3 Persimmon trees to have a better chance of getting both a male and female tree. Persimmon is a larval host for the Luna moth (shown above), among others.
Direct Native Plants ships from our nurseries in Middle River, Maryland, and Woodstock, Illinois. Orders are shipped via FedEx Ground from these locations and typically arrive at most destinations within two (2) business days from the day they ship.
To get your plants to you as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ship orders based on current inventory availability and your proximity to our nurseries. This helps ensure faster delivery and the best experience for your order. In some cases, items in the same order may ship from different locations.
