Persimmon Tree American Native

American Persimmon Tree
Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Persimmon Tree American Native

Species: Diospyros virginiana
  • NATIVE fruit tree to U.S. with a long history of feeding early Americans

 

  • Not only is the fruit valuable, the wood is treasured by woodworkers

 

  • Great fruit producer since the tree sets buds well after chance of spring frost

 

  • Fruit is harvested very late – generally after the first frost. This softens the fruit and sweetens the fruit

 

  • Requires full sun planted in well-draining soil

 

  • 16’ H x 12’ W

 

  • Prune to form branching to support fruit; two trees required for cross pollination

 

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