North American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) – Seeds

Grow your own North American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) trees from premium Non-GMO seeds and enjoy their rich, honey-sweet fruits every autumn. This native North American species is prized for its hardiness, drought tolerance, and exceptional fruit flavor, making it a great choice for home orchards, permaculture gardens, and reforestation projects.

The American Persimmon produces small to medium-sized orange fruits that ripen in late fall. These fruits are delicious when fully ripe and are excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and dehydrating. In addition to their edible value, Persimmon trees are ornamental, featuring glossy leaves that turn vibrant orange and red in fall.

Features:

• Produces sweet, rich, orange fruits in fall

• Non-GMO and naturally sourced seeds

• Native North American species, highly cold-hardy

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established

• Perfect for home gardens, wildlife habitats, and edible landscapes

Specifications:

• Common Name: American Persimmon, North American Persimmon

• Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree

• Growth Habit: Upright, rounded crown

• Height: 30–60 feet (9–18 m)

• Spread: 20–35 feet (6–10 m)

• Fruit Characteristics: Round to oval orange fruits with sweet flavor when ripe

• Bloom Time: Late spring

• Harvest Season: Late fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought-tolerant after

• Temperature Range: 40–90°F (4–32°C)

• Season: Best planted in spring

• Germination Time: 60–90 days (requires cold stratification)

• Plant Spacing: 20–30 feet apart

• Pollination: Dioecious (requires both male and female trees for fruiting)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

Planting Guide:

1. Stratify seeds in moist sand for 60–90 days at 35–40°F.

2. Sow seeds ½ inch deep in well-drained soil after the stratification period.

3. Keep soil moist and warm (70–80°F) until germination.

4. Transplant seedlings outdoors in full sun after the last frost.

5. Plant both male and female trees for optimal fruit production.

6. Water regularly during the first year, then reduce as trees establish.