American Persimmon Tree – Diospyros virginiana Live Seedling | 3 Feet Tall | Includes 1 Gallon Nursery Pot Native Fruit Tree | Hardy Edible Persimmon

Grow a beautiful native fruit tree with this live American Persimmon seedling, shipped in a 1-gallon nursery pot and ready to plant. Diospyros virginiana is a hardy North American persimmon species valued for its adaptability, ornamental beauty, and delicious sweet fruit that ripens in fall. The tree features attractive glossy green foliage that turns vibrant shades of yellow and orange in autumn, while mature fruit develops rich sweetness after softening naturally on the tree. American persimmons are excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and wildlife gardens. Hardy, resilient, and easy to grow, this native fruit tree is a wonderful choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and restoration plantings. You will receive a healthy live seedling similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live American Persimmon seedling
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 1 gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted native fruit tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining soil adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 30–60 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Harvest Season: Fall
Pollination: Male and female trees needed for fruit production unless self-fruitful selections are nearby
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the best fruit production and growth. Young trees benefit from regular watering during establishment, while mature trees become highly hardy and drought tolerant.