{"product_id":"american-persimmon-tree","title":"American Persimmon Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAmerican Persimmon Tree | \u003cem\u003eDiospyros virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNative Fruit Tree | Honey-Sweet Persimmons | Wildlife Friendly | Zones 4–9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican persimmon is a native tree that gives your landscape more than fruit. It brings glossy green foliage, fragrant spring flowers, brilliant fall color, deeply textured bark, and late-season persimmons that support birds and wildlife. The Premium 3 Gallon tree arrives at approximately 3 to 4 feet tall and is available now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #ff8c00; padding: 18px; margin: 20px 0; text-align: center; background-color: #fff3e0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLANDSCAPE-READY: Premium 3 Gallon Tree — Available Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003eA nursery-grown American persimmon tree, approximately 3 to 4 feet tall, with the structure and root system to make a strong start in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant a native tree with four-season interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder your Premium 3 Gallon American persimmon today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Plant a Good Choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e American persimmon adapts to a wide range of soils and becomes drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female trees can produce round orange to reddish-purple persimmons that develop a rich, honey-sweet flavor as they ripen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-season interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy spring flowers, summer foliage, colorful fall leaves, persistent fruit, and textured winter bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit supports birds and mammals late in the season when other food sources become scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-maintenance performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, this hardy native tree generally needs little pruning or special treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a long-term landscape anchor with a broad crown, textured bark, and dependable seasonal changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives you the possibility of homegrown persimmons for fresh eating, baking, puddings, and beverages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns an ordinary yard into a more useful habitat for pollinators, birds, and small wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings vivid yellow, pink, orange, or reddish-purple fall color before the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a hardy native planting that can handle dry conditions after its roots are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a meaningful garden investment that grows in presence and ecological value over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDiospyros virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e American persimmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium 3 Gallon tree, approximately 3 to 4 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 35 to 60 feet tall and 25 to 35 feet wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round orange to reddish-purple persimmons with a naturally sweet flavor when ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to greenish-white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow, pink, orange, or reddish-purple depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 through 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun preferred for fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture during establishment, then occasional water once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to clay, loam, sand, and many soil types; well-drained soil preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinator friendly and valuable to birds and mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove seeds from fruit before offering edible fruit to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive your landscape a native fruit tree with a story to tell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder the 3 Gallon tree today and start planning its permanent place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a tree that earns its space?\u003c\/strong\u003e American persimmon combines fruit, fall color, wildlife habitat, and strong native adaptability in one long-lived landscape plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a resilient fruit tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, American persimmon tolerates drought, a range of soil types, and cold winter conditions across its growing range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for late-season wildlife value?\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmons can remain on the tree into fall and become an important food source for birds and mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant more than one season of interest?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flowers, green summer leaves, colorful fall foliage, orange fruit, and textured bark keep the tree working in the landscape year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product page currently offers a Premium 3 Gallon American persimmon tree, approximately 3 to 4 feet tall, available now. Its established nursery-grown start gives you a clear foundation for long-term growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner — Step-by-Step Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select a location with full sun to part shade and enough room for the mature canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dig a hole wider than the root ball and no deeper. American persimmon tolerates many soils, but drainage is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant at the correct depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the tree so the root flare is at or slightly above the surrounding soil level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater deeply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly after planting. Keep young trees consistently moist through the first growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch the root zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch in a wide ring, keeping it away from the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it time:\u003c\/strong\u003e American persimmon is slow to moderate growing. Consistent care early helps build a durable tree for the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced — Optimization Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun when fruit production is the priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor reliable fruit set, plan for appropriate pollination and understand that American persimmon trees may be male or female.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse formative pruning in early spring while the tree is young, removing competing leaders and low branches as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer only when soil conditions or tree growth indicate it is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain an open mulch ring to reduce grass competition and protect the young root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow fallen fruit to support wildlife, or harvest ripe fruit for fresh eating and recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips for Maximum Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for the mature canopy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this tree room to develop its broad, rounded crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the trunk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep lawn equipment and string trimmers away from the young trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritize sunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e More sun generally means stronger growth, better fall color, and better fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse native companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with native shrubs, grasses, and perennials to create a cohesive wildlife planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmons become sweeter and less astringent as they fully ripen and soften.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tree will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a Premium 3 Gallon American persimmon tree, approximately 3 to 4 feet tall, available now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large can American persimmon become?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt maturity, American persimmon can reach approximately 35 to 60 feet tall with a broad crown about 25 to 35 feet wide. Growth and final size depend on site, climate, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does American persimmon bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, subtly fragrant flowers generally appear in late spring to early summer. The flowers are useful to pollinators even though they are not the tree's main ornamental feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does the fruit ripen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit generally ripens in fall. It develops a deeper color and sweeter flavor as it matures, and fruit that tastes astringent may need more time to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need more than one tree for fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican persimmon is commonly dioecious, meaning individual trees may be male or female. For reliable fruit production, plan appropriate pollination with at least one compatible male and female tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of soil does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt adapts to clay, loam, sand, and many soil types. Well-drained soil is preferred, especially while the tree is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun to part shade. Full sun is preferred for stronger growth, fall color, and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung trees need consistent moisture during establishment. Once established, American persimmon is notably tolerant of dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native and wildlife friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. American persimmon is native to North America and its flowers, fruit, canopy, and bark support pollinators, birds, and mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my tree ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tree is available now. Orders typically process within 1 to 3 business days, while extreme heat or cold may affect shipping timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0; background-color: #ffebee; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE ACTION NOW — ORDER YOUR TREE TODAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 0 0;\"\u003ePlant a native American persimmon for edible fruit, brilliant fall color, and years of wildlife value. The Premium 3 Gallon tree is available now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is for a Premium 3 Gallon tree approximately 3 to 4 feet tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe current option is available now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders typically process within 1 to 3 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders placed after Wednesday at 4:00 PM through Sunday ship the following Monday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather holds may apply below 34°F or above 95°F to protect plant health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant size and appearance vary by season. Trees may be trimmed or shipped without leaves depending on timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. When you buy our plants, think of them as an investment in your future garden, and enjoy the process of seeing it grow to its fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Factory Direct","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon Tree 3-4' tall","offer_id":67681982906521,"sku":"sku-42884776984612","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/1994\/8441\/files\/americanpersimmon-5.jpg?v=1791806051","url":"https:\/\/bringmeatree.com\/products\/american-persimmon-tree","provider":"BringMeATree.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}