American Persimmon plant profile
Diospyros virginiana
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
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.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open American Persimmon in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: dioecious needs both sexes, slow to bear, leaf spot, messy fruit drop, root suckers.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Diospyros virginiana (American Persimmon)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.