Persimmon

✅Persimmon

General Info

  • Latin Name - Diospyros virginiana
  • Native Range - Connecticut to Florida, west to Kansas and Texas
  • Growth Rate - Medium
  • Mature Height - 35–60’
  • Mature Spread - 30–35’

Arborist Thoughts

  • Persimmon is a great native tree that can perform well in the toughest sites.  It is drought tolerant and will thrive in soils with low fertility and areas with restricted root zones.
  • Produces a large edible berry that ripens late September through October (although flavor is best after the first hard frost).
  • Good tree for reliable yellow to red Fall color.
  • Could be used as a specimen tree, street tree or in the edible landscape.