American Persimmon – Diospyros virginiana Seeds | 30 Seeds | Hardy Native Fruit Tree | Edible & Wildlife Friendly

Grow a dependable native fruit tree with these 30 American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) seeds. This hardy, adaptable deciduous tree is prized for its sweet autumn fruit, brilliant fall foliage, and value to wildlife. Ideal for backyard orchards, food forests, homesteads, and habitat restoration projects.

American Persimmon typically reaches 35–60 feet tall with a graceful oval to pyramidal shape. Mature bark becomes dark gray to black and deeply blocky, with attractive orange tones between the ridges. Glossy dark green leaves turn vibrant yellow, orange, and deep red in fall, making this tree as ornamental as it is productive.

Fragrant white to greenish-yellow flowers bloom in May–June. This species is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate trees. Female trees produce round orange fruits up to 2 inches wide. The fruit is very astringent when unripe but becomes richly sweet after fully ripening—often following frost. Ripe persimmons are delicious fresh and excellent for baking, puddings, syrups, jellies, and drying.

Highly adaptable, this native tree tolerates drought, brief flooding, and varied soil conditions once established. It attracts birds and wildlife and is a valuable addition to native plant landscapes. Plant multiple seeds to increase the chance of establishing both male and female trees for reliable fruiting.

You will receive:
✔️ 30 American Persimmon seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Diospyros virginiana
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Labeled seed packet with sowing instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade (best fruiting in full sun)
Soil: Prefers deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained loam; adaptable
Watering: Dry to medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 35–60 feet
Spread: 25–35 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to medium
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Suitable for early growth only

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 90 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1 inch deep and keep evenly moist during germination. Because this species is dioecious, planting several seeds improves the likelihood of future fruit production.