Buy American Persimmon Trees (Diospyros virginiana)
Our American persimmon trees for sale are seed-grown from hardy native stock and shipped bare root during dormancy to ensure the best possible survival. American persimmon is a long-lived North American fruit tree valued for wildlife habitat, resilience, and rich fall fruit once established.
This is not a fast-fruiting patio tree. It is a tough, cold-hardy native persimmon suited for landowners, food forests, wildlife plantings, and anyone thinking long-term.
Why Choose Our American Persimmon Trees?
- True native species (Diospyros virginiana), not Asian persimmon
- Cold hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soils
- Seed-grown for strong taproots and long-term resilience
- Bare root shipping while dormant for higher transplant success
- Ideal for food forests, habitat restoration, hedgerows, and homesteads
What to Expect (Important Before You Buy)
American persimmons are dioecious — meaning male and female flowers usually occur on separate trees. Because these are seed-grown trees, sex is not guaranteed at planting. Fruiting typically begins 5–7 years after establishment, sometimes sooner in good conditions. Many growers plant multiple trees to increase the odds of female fruiting and to support wildlife regardless of fruit production. If you’re looking for guaranteed early fruit or a small backyard specimen, this may not be the right tree for you — and that’s okay.
Who This Tree Is For
- Landowners planting for future generations
- Food forest designers and permaculture growers
- Wildlife managers and habitat restorers
- Anyone who values resilience over speed
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Why Choose Our American Persimmon Trees for Your Orchard or Property?
Our American Persimmon seedlings are grown outside in loose native soil that is amended with our own compost and mulched with grass, leaves, and locally sourced wood chips. We focus on developing strong robust root systems for easier transplanting and avoid growing in pots to prevent circling roots. We do not spray our trees with herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We collect our American Persimmon seeds from a very old tree that was planted by a family member on family land in the late 1950s or early 1960s. This specific Persimmon tree produces fruit that is often larger and sweeter than other wild trees in our area. We believe this tree's genetics should live on just like the memories of our family before us. That same tree and its offspring are why we continue growing American persimmons today.
Below, you’ll find detailed planting guidance, growth habits, ecological benefits, and how American persimmon fits into a long-term landscape.
