Diospyros virginiana
Persimmon is a medium size deciduous tree that is pyramidal to oval-rounded in outline. It has dark green leaves and gray-black checkered bark. Male & female flowers (not showy) are on separate trees. Edible 1-2 inch fruit are orange when ripe and are produced on female trees. Persimmon is tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. We offer seedling trees of undetermined sex. Native to eastern U.S. Learn about the healing properties of the American Persimmon here.
Photo courtesy of Alan Cressler.
Persimmon is a medium size deciduous tree that is pyramidal to oval-rounded in outline. It has dark green leaves and gray-black checkered bark. Male & female flowers (not showy) are on separate trees. Edible 1-2 inch fruit are orange when ripe and are produced on female trees. Persimmon is tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. We offer seedling trees of undetermined sex. Native to eastern U.S. Learn about the healing properties of the American Persimmon here.
Photo courtesy of Alan Cressler.
Description
Persimmon is a medium size deciduous tree that is pyramidal to oval-rounded in outline. It has dark green leaves and gray-black checkered bark. Male & female flowers (not showy) are on separate trees. Edible 1-2 inch fruit are orange when ripe and are produced on female trees. Persimmon is tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. We offer seedling trees of undetermined sex. Native to eastern U.S. Learn about the healing properties of the American Persimmon here.
Photo courtesy of Alan Cressler.
