{"product_id":"american-persimmon-tree-diospyros-virginiana-live-plant-2-3-feet-tall-bare-root-native-fruit-tree-edible-persimmon-zones-5-9-wildlife-pollinator-friendly","title":"American Persimmon Tree – Diospyros virginiana Live Plant | 2–3+ Feet Tall | Bare Root | Native Fruit Tree | Edible Persimmon | Zones 5–9 | Wildlife \u0026 Pollinator Friendly","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBring a native American fruit tree to your landscape with this live American Persimmon Tree (Diospyros virginiana), approximately 2–3+ feet tall. This hardy deciduous tree is valued for its delicious fruit, distinctive dark bark, attractive orange-red fall foliage, and importance to wildlife and pollinators.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAmerican Persimmon fruit develops a rich, sweet flavor when completely ripe and can be used in traditional recipes such as jams, cookies, cakes, and custards. The tree features distinctive black, corrugated bark with an alligator-hide appearance and provides nectar for pollinators including bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis tree ships bare root and may arrive dormant without leaves during winter. A light top trim may be necessary to fit the tree safely into the shipping box. American Persimmon trees are male or female, and the sex cannot be determined reliably while the plants are this young, so a specific male or female tree cannot be selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e✔️ 1 live American Persimmon Tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 2–3+ feet\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Ships bare root\u003cbr\u003e✔️ May be lightly trimmed for shipping\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy young native fruit tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ May ship dormant without leaves during winter\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCommon Name: American Persimmon\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Diospyros virginiana\u003cbr\u003eOther Names: Common Persimmon, Eastern Persimmon, Simmon, Possumwood, Sugar Plum\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young tree\u003cbr\u003eFruit: Sweet, flavorful persimmons when fully ripe\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green during the growing season, turning orange-red in fall\u003cbr\u003eBark: Dark, deeply corrugated bark\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Adaptable to a range of well-drained soils\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Regular during establishment; avoid prolonged waterlogged conditions\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Trees are male or female; multiple trees are generally recommended for pollination\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Best suited for in-ground planting as it matures\u003cbr\u003eBest For: Home orchards, food plots, native landscapes, wildlife gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare-root persimmon tree as soon as possible after arrival and keep the roots moist until planting. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. American Persimmons are deciduous and may arrive dormant without leaves during winter. Planting multiple young trees can help provide opportunities for pollination, since the sex of young trees cannot be determined at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darkmans Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52232498446657,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/ListingShopify3_11_e09e27a0-de62-4341-b48c-aa7205541bba.jpg?v=1789649750","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/american-persimmon-tree-diospyros-virginiana-live-plant-2-3-feet-tall-bare-root-native-fruit-tree-edible-persimmon-zones-5-9-wildlife-pollinator-friendly","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}