American Persimmon Bare Rooted

American Persimmon is a cold-hardy fruit tree. It rewards gardeners with sweet autumn fruit, stunning seasonal colour, and a rich history of cultivation—Diospyros virginiana (syn. Persimon virginiana, Diospyros angustifolia, Diospyros calycina, Diospyros caroliniana, Diospyros ciliata, Diospyros concolor, Diospyros coronaria, Diospyros digyna (non-Jacq.), Diospyros distyla, Diospyros fertilis, Diospyros guaiacana, Diospyros intermedia, Diospyros lucida, Diospyros mosieri, Diospyros persimon, Diospyros pubescens, Diospyros stricta, Diospyros undulata, Diospyros virginiana var. angustifolia) goes by many names. For example, it is known as American Persimmon, Common Persimmon, Eastern Persimmon, Date Plum, Possumwood, Possum Apple, Winter Plum, Sugar Plum, and Simmon. This remarkable tree is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a productive and unique addition to the garden.

This deciduous tree produces small, fragrant spring flowers. It also yields glowing orange fruits that ripen in autumn. When fully ripe, the fruit offers a rich, complex flavour with hints of apricot, honey, dates, and spiced stone fruit. However, unripe fruit tastes highly astringent. Waiting for ripeness yields a delicious harvest. You can eat the fruit fresh or use it for making preserves, puddings, cakes, breads, and traditional desserts.

Diospyros virginiana adapts well to many soil types, as long as drainage is good. Once established, it tolerates drought and cold with ease. The tree grows to about 10 metres tall and 6 metres wide. Therefore, it is ideal for orchards, food forests, permaculture projects, and spacious home gardens that need a resilient, long-lived fruit tree.

Fresh green foliage in spring and summer turns into brilliant autumn colours before the leaves fall. Even after leaf drop, vibrant orange fruit often decorates the branches. This creates a striking winter display. You can pair American Persimmon with other unusual edible trees, such as American Paw Paw or White Mulberry, to create a diverse and productive edible landscape.

We supply this tree dormant and bare-rooted to minimise transplant shock and encourage strong root growth during the cooler planting season. In addition, the purchase price includes shipping. This makes it economical to add this remarkable North American fruit tree to your garden.

Grow American Persimmon for its exceptional fruit, attractive seasonal display, durable timber, or historical significance. This tree rewards you with beauty and harvests for generations.