American Persimmon – Diospyros virginiana Tree Seeds | 240 Seeds | Hardy Native Fruit Tree | Edible & Wildlife Friendly

Grow your own hardy native fruit trees with this bulk pack of 240 American Persimmon seeds. Diospyros virginiana is a resilient, adaptable deciduous tree prized for its fragrant spring flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and sweet autumn fruit. Perfect for food forests, homesteads, wildlife habitats, restoration plantings, and larger backyard orchards.

American Persimmon typically reaches 35–60 feet tall with a 25–35 foot spread, forming an oval to pyramidal crown. Mature bark becomes dark gray to black with distinctive blocky texture and orange tones in the furrows, adding beautiful winter interest. Glossy dark green leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and deep red in fall.

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

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

You will receive:
✔️ 240 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.