American Persimmon Tree

Bring a touch of wild elegance to your orchard with the American Persimmon—a cold-hardy native fruit tree prized for its rich autumn flavor and rugged beauty. This seedling grows into a graceful, medium-sized tree with glossy green foliage that turns golden in fall, followed by clusters of deep orange fruit that ripen after frost.
• Zone: 4–9
• Size at Maturity: 30+ ft tall, 20+ ft wide
• Pollination: Requires a second tree for fruit set (plant two or more for fruit)
• Fruit: Small to medium, sweet and custardy when fully ripe, astringent if picked before fully ripe
• Ripening Time: Late fall, typically after first frost
• Wildlife Value: Attracts deer, birds, and pollinators
• Uses: Fresh eating, baking, preserves, dried snacks
Whether you’re restoring native habitat or adding a unique, low-maintenance fruit to your landscape, American Persimmon offers both ecological value and culinary delight.