American Persimmon Trees – 2 Live 6 Inch Bare Root Seedlings | Diospyros virginiana Fruit Trees

Grow a classic native fruit tree with this set of two live American Persimmon seedlings. Diospyros virginiana is a hardy deciduous tree known for its attractive green foliage, yellow-to-orange autumn color, and round orange edible fruit when mature. Fully ripened persimmons develop a sweet flavor and can be enjoyed fresh or used in a variety of culinary preparations. You will receive two healthy sapling seedlings approximately 6 inches tall, shipped bare root for planting. These are young seed-grown plants and will require time to mature before flowering or producing fruit. American Persimmons are dioecious, meaning individual trees typically produce either male or female flowers, so fruit production cannot be guaranteed from individual seedlings. During winter dormancy, plants may naturally arrive without leaves.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live American Persimmon tree seedlings
✔️ Approximately 6 inches tall
✔️ Healthy young bare-root saplings
✔️ Shipped bare root without pots
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Persimmon, Common Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Sapling seedlings
Sun Requirements: Full sun once established
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment; avoid saturated soil
Mature Height: Approximately 35–70 feet
Growth Habit: Upright, branching deciduous tree
Foliage: Green leaves with yellow to orange autumn color
Flower Color: Yellow-green
Bloom Season: Spring
Fruit: Round orange edible fruit, approximately 1–2 inches
Harvest Season: Fall
Pollination: Typically dioecious; male and female flowers generally occur on separate trees
USDA Zones: Approximately 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes when young; ground planting recommended as trees mature

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, rehydrate the bare roots before planting and transfer the seedlings promptly into rich, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but never waterlogged and initially place the young trees in bright indirect light while they recover from shipping. Gradually introduce them to full sun as they become established. Leaf loss after shipping or during winter dormancy is normal for this deciduous species. For eating, allow persimmon fruit to become fully ripe and orange, as unripe fruit can be strongly astringent.