American Common Persimmon – Diospyros virginiana Live Starter Tree | Well-Rooted in Pot | Native Fruit Tree | Cold Hardy

Grow a beautiful native fruit tree with a live American Common Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) starter plant, shipped well-rooted in its nursery pot and ready to grow. This hardy deciduous tree is prized for its sweet, flavorful fruit that ripens in fall and provides food for both people and wildlife. In addition to its delicious harvest, the American Persimmon offers attractive foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and brilliant autumn color, making it an excellent addition to home orchards and native landscapes. These are healthy young starter trees that will continue to develop with proper care and time. Trees are too young to determine sex, so male or female plants cannot be selected. You will receive a healthy plant approximately 8–10 inches tall, similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live American Common Persimmon starter tree
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Approximately 8–10 inches tall
✔️ Shipped in a nursery pot
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Common Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Rooted starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil types
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 30–60 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Keep your starter tree in its nursery pot or transplant into a slightly larger container until well established before planting in the ground. For the best chance of future fruit production, plant multiple trees or grow near existing American Persimmon trees to improve pollination, as young plants cannot be identified as male or female.