Persimmon
Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
$3.00per seedling
In stock
Bulk pricing
Price per seedling based on total seedlings in your cart, across all species.
- 10–249 seedlings$3.00 / seedling
- 250–499 seedlings$2.50 / seedling
- 500–999 seedlings$2.00 / seedling
- 1,000–2,499 seedlings$1.75 / seedling
- 2,500–4,999 seedlings$1.50 / seedling
- 5,000+ seedlings$1.25 / seedling
Sold in groups of 10 — online orders are limited to 1,000 seedlings total.
For orders over 1,000 seedlings, please view our Pricing page and contact the nursery.
Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 35–60 ft tall · 20–35 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Medium — 1–2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun) · Part shade (4–6 hrs)
- Soil
- — Dry / well-drained · Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat · Pollinators
- Wildlife
- — Sweet autumn persimmons feed deer, fox, raccoon, opossum, and wild turkey.
About this species
Common persimmon is a resilient native tree known for its distinctive, blocky bark and flavorful, orange fruits that ripen in late fall. Its glossy, oval leaves turn shades of yellow and red as the season progresses, making it an attractive addition to both natural and managed landscapes. Persimmon thrives in a wide range of soils, from dry upland sites to moist bottomlands, and tolerates periods of drought once established. The tree’s sweet, soft fruits are highly valued by wildlife—including raccoons, deer, and birds—and are enjoyed by people when fully ripe. With its adaptability, wildlife benefits, and ornamental charm, common persimmon is a versatile and appealing choice for Ohio plantings.
Planting notes
Male and female flowers grow on separate trees — plant several to be sure of fruit. Deep taproot: plant it young and don't move it later.