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We received some American Persimmon on Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout American Persimmon
American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a large native deciduous tree bearing small orange-red fruits that are extremely astringent until fully soft-ripe. It has deeply furrowed bark and brilliant fall color.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Slow to moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
American Persimmon thrives in full sun and tolerates part sun. Plant in the sunniest available location in NE Florida to maximize fruiting; it adapts well to the region's intense summer sun and heat.
Established trees are drought-tolerant and adaptable to NE Florida's variable rainfall, but fruit production improves with regular deep watering during dry periods. Drip irrigation is ideal; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Highly adaptable to sandy, loam, and clay soils; tolerates acidic to slightly alkaline pH. In NE Florida's sandy soils, enrich with compost at planting. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in late winter to support spring growth and fruiting.
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Common questions
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American Persimmon is a fruit tree. Mature size: 35-60 feet × 20-35 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun. Water needs: Moderate.