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Common Persimmon, American Persimmon 1.5-2" cal B&B

Common Persimmon, American Persimmon 1.5-2" cal B&B

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Diospyros virginiana Information Page
Diospyros virginiana - Plant Catalog

Diospyros virginiana

Description

Diospyros virginiana, commonly known as the American Persimmon, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It is known for its attractive foliage, small fragrant flowers, and delicious, sweet fruit that ripens in the fall. The tree can grow up to 60 feet tall and is often used in landscapes for its ornamental and edible qualities.

Suggested Uses

This tree is ideal for use in naturalized areas, as a specimen tree in large gardens, or in orchards for fruit production. Its fruit attracts wildlife and can be used in cooking and baking.

Plant Details
  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
  • Common Name Common Name: Common Persimmon, American Persimmon
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Up to 60 feet tall and 35 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Fruit is non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, flowers are fragrant
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Oaks, Maples, and other native trees
Care Tips
  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in spring or fall
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry periods
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect young trees from strong winds
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