How to grow american persimmon

When to plant american persimmon

NC State Extension notes American persimmon has a deep taproot that makes transplanting difficult, so set out young trees in early spring while dormant. Trees are dioecious, so both a male and a female tree are needed for fruit, and seedlings take 4 to 9 years to begin bearing.

American Persimmon is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.