It ranges from southern Connecticut to Florida, and west to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa. The tree grows in the wild but has been cultivated for its fruit and wood since prehistoric times …

Persimmon grows best in moist, well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. It will tolerate hot, dry conditions, poor soils, urban conditions, and wind. Under poor conditions, the tree may maintain …

Common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), also called simmon, possumwood, and Florida persimmon, is a slow-growing tree of moderate size found on a wide variety of soils and sites.

Diospyros virginiana, commonly called persimmon or American persimmon, is deciduous tree with a rounded oval crown that grows to 35-60’ tall. It is native from Connecticut to Kansas south to Florida …

Quick Facts — American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) Summary: A resilient, native fruit tree prized for honey-sweet, jelly-soft fruit after frost or countertop ripening. Tough, low-care, and wildlife …

In rich, moist soil the species becomes a large tree, up to 100 ft. tall, with a spreading crown and pendulous branches. Bell-shaped, yellow flowers are hidden by half-grown leaves. Large, oval, …

Diospyros virginiana (Common or American Persimmon) This adaptable pioneer species’ common name, Persimmon, comes from the indigenous Algonquin people who have prized the sweet orange …

Features: This species is known for its showy fall color, sweet, bright orange berry fruit for human consumption, and very strong wood. It is valuable to include in the landscape due to its …

American Persimmon (D. virginiana) (Heat-tolerant in zones 9 through 1) has been successfully grown in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and California. It has an exquisitely rich flavoured fruit about the size of a …

Reaches 30'-40' tall and also serves as a good ornamental plant with handsome fall foliage. Developed at the University of New Hampshire. Other common fruiting varieties include 'John Rick', 'Early …