Diospyros virginiana
Persimmon Tree
- Orange to Purplish Red fruit ripen in the fall.
- Edible fruit are tasty! Typically used in pies, jellies and icecream!
- Both a male and female tree are needed to produce fruit
- Yellow to purple fall color
- Unique "blocky" bark adds winter interest
- Category: Fruit Tree, Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 30-40 ft
- Spread: 25-30 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
Strongly growing with a broadly oval shape, this native tree blooms in May with fragrant greenish-white flowers as long, deep green foliage emerges. 1-2" diameter tasty fruit matures in fall with an orange to purplish color. Easy to grow. Fruit is colorful and highly prized. Tree can be used as a specimen. Drought resistant with few insect problems. May need (2) plants to ensure proper pollination.