American Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
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American Persimmon is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 35–60 ft and blooms in late spring with greenish-white flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 35–60 ft
- Spread
- 20–35 ft
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
- Bloom Color
- Greenish-white
- Garden Goals
- Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Wildlife tree; edible native garden; bird garden
- Wildlife Value
- Host to Luna Moth and others
American Persimmon grows best in full sun or part shade with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 35–60 ft tall and 20–35 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Host to Luna Moth and others. It is well suited to Wildlife tree, edible native garden, bird garden.
Good to know: Female trees produce edible fruit; dioecious.