Perfect Plants American Persimmon Tree 1 Gallon | Live Fruit Tree for Gardening | Native Sweet Edible Fruits

Brand: PERFECT PLANTS

Color: Green

Features:

• The American Persimmon Tree is a low-maintenance, deciduous tree that produces sweet, bright orange fruit each fall.
• Its foliage transforms from deep green in summer to vibrant shades of orange and yellow in autumn before shedding to reveal striking gray-brown bark.
• The Geneva American Persimmon Tree is self-fertile, meaning it does not require a second tree for pollination to produce fruit.
• This adaptable tree thrives in USDA zones 5-9, tolerates drought once established, and grows well in full sun with well-draining soil.
• Its fruit is highly versatile, enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in baked goods, jams, and jellies, while also serving as a valuable food source for wildlife.

Details: The American Persimmon Tree, also known as the Common Persimmon, is a hardy, low-maintenance fruit tree that thrives across USDA zones 5-9. In spring and summer, its dark green foliage provides shade, transforming into brilliant oranges and yellows in fall before shedding its leaves to reveal striking gray-brown bark. This deciduous tree reaches 30-50 feet tall with a 20-25 foot spread, growing at a moderate rate of up to one foot per year. Each fall, the tree produces small, round, bright orange persimmons, about the size of a golf ball. When fully ripe, they have a soft, sweet flesh, though unripe fruit is firm and astringent. The Geneva American Persimmon is self-fertile, meaning a single tree will reliably bear fruit annually without the need for another pollinator. These delicious fruits can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in baked goods, jams, and jellies. Adaptable to various soil types, the American Persimmon requires full sun and well-draining soil to thrive. It is drought-tolerant once established, moderately salt-tolerant for coastal plantings, and attracts wildlife like deer, birds, and squirrels. With no serious pest or disease concerns, it requires minimal care—just occasional pruning, slow-release fertilizer in spring, and regular watering until established. Cannot Ship To: California, Arizona, or Hawaii.

Package Dimensions: 30.0 x 6.0 x 6.0 inches