American Persimmon Tree Seedling – 1 Gallon Pot – Diospyros virginiana – Hardy Edible Fruit Tree for Backyard Orchards

Grow a beautiful native fruit tree with this live American Persimmon seedling, shipped in a 1-gallon nursery pot and ready to plant. Diospyros virginiana is a hardy North American persimmon species valued for its adaptability, ornamental beauty, and delicious sweet fruit that ripens in fall. The tree features attractive glossy green foliage that turns vibrant shades of yellow and orange in autumn, while mature fruit develops rich sweetness after softening naturally on the tree. American persimmons are excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and wildlife gardens. Hardy, resilient, and easy to grow, this native fruit tree is a wonderful choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and restoration plantings. You will receive a healthy live seedling similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 1 live American Persimmon seedling
• ✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall
• ✔️ Shipped in 1 gallon nursery pot
• ✔️ Healthy, rooted native fruit tree
• ✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Common Name: American Persimmon
Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana
Sunlight: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining soil adaptable to many soil types
Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Growth Habit: Deciduous fruit tree
Format: Live seedling in 1-gallon nursery pot

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the best fruit production and growth. Young trees benefit from regular watering during establishment, while mature trees become highly hardy and drought tolerant.