American Persimmon – Diospyros virginiana Tree Seeds | 120 Seeds | Hardy Native Fruit Tree | Edible & Wildlife Friendly

Grow your own hardy native fruit trees with this pack of 120 American Persimmon seeds. Diospyros virginiana is a resilient, adaptable deciduous tree known for its fragrant spring flowers, vibrant fall color, and delicious late-season fruit. Ideal for food forests, homesteads, wildlife plantings, and backyard orchards, this species is both ornamental and productive.

American Persimmon can reach 35–60 feet at maturity, forming an oval to pyramidal crown. Mature bark becomes dark gray to black with distinctive blocky texture and orange tones in the furrows, adding winter interest. Glossy dark green leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and deep red in autumn.

This species is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate trees. Fragrant white to greenish-yellow flowers bloom in late spring. Female trees produce round orange fruits up to 2 inches wide. Fruit is very astringent when unripe but becomes richly sweet and flavorful once fully ripe—often after frost. Ripe persimmons are excellent fresh and perfect for baking, jellies, syrups, puddings, and drying.

Highly adaptable, American Persimmon tolerates drought, occasional flooding, and a wide range of soil conditions once established. Plant multiple seeds to increase the chance of establishing both male and female trees for fruit production.

You will receive:
✔️ 120 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
Soil: Prefers deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained loam; adaptable to sandy soils
Watering: Dry to medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 35–60 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to medium
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Suitable for early growth only

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds in water 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. Plant several seeds to improve the likelihood of both male and female trees for fruiting.