American Persimmon 1 Live Tree – Diospyros virginiana – 3 Gallon Pot

American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a deciduous fruit tree native to eastern and central North America. Known for its rounded orange to orange-yellow fruits, this species offers ornamental interest, wildlife value, and edible fruit when fully ripe. Its green leaves provide seasonal foliage interest before developing shades of yellow and orange in autumn.

This native tree produces small, bell-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer, followed by fruit on pollinated female trees. American Persimmon trees are generally dioecious, meaning male and female flowers usually occur on separate trees. A single unsexed tree is not guaranteed to produce fruit, and a compatible pollen source may be needed for reliable fruit production.

This listing includes one live American Persimmon tree in a 3 gallon nursery pot. The species prefers full sun to partial shade and grows in a variety of soils, including well-drained loam and sandy soils. It is valued for native landscapes, edible gardens, wildlife plantings, and naturalized areas.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Tree

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Not specified by supplier

Common Name: American Persimmon

Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana

Plant Form: Live Potted Tree

Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree

Fruit Color: Orange to orange-yellow when ripe

Fruit Type: Edible persimmon

Flower Color: Cream to pale yellow

Growth Habit: Upright, branching tree

Fruit Production: Not guaranteed; tree sex and pollination status are unspecified

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: American Persimmon

• Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana

• Plant Quantity: 1 live tree

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

• Shipping Height: Not specified by supplier

• Plant Form: Live potted tree

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Native Range: Eastern and central North America

• Flower Color: Cream to pale yellow

• Flower Season: Late spring to early summer

• Fruit Color: Orange to orange-yellow when ripe

• Fruit Season: Generally autumn; varies by climate

• Fruit Use: Edible when fully ripe

• Foliage: Green leaves with yellow to orange autumn color

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–9

• Soil Preference: Adaptable; well-drained soil preferred

• Water Requirements: Moderate; established trees tolerate some drought

• Wildlife Value: Fruit provides food for birds and mammals

• Pollination: Male and female flowers usually occur on separate trees

• Fruit Production: Not guaranteed; tree sex not specified

• Landscape Uses: Native gardens, edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, naturalized plantings

• Container Suitable: Suitable for temporary container growing; requires substantial root space as it develops

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; may ship leafless during dormancy

One live American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree, natural woody trunk and branches, seasonal foliage, root system, growing medium, and 3 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Not specified by supplier

Plant Form: Live Potted Deciduous Fruit Tree

Plant Condition: Live tree; seasonal dormancy, pruning, leaf loss, and natural variation in branching, foliage, and root development may occur.