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.