🌳 American Persimmon – Sweet, Hardy, Native Fruit Tree

Looking for a delicious, low-maintenance fruit tree that thrives in many climates? The American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a native North American fruit tree known for its rich, honey-sweet fruit and exceptional cold hardiness. Its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and glowing orange fruit make it an attractive ornamental as well.

American Persimmon trees are perfect for edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and home orchards. They thrive in a wide range of soils and require very little care once established.

✅ Key Features

✔️ Delicious Sweet Fruit – Produces soft, sweet, caramel-flavored fruit in fall.

✔️ Cold Hardy & Adaptable – Thrives in Zones 4–9, tolerating heat, humidity, and cold.

✔️ Native Tree – Supports local wildlife and pollinators.

✔️ Low Maintenance – Very disease-resistant and easy to grow.

✔️ Beautiful Landscape Tree – Glossy leaves turn golden in fall.

🌿 Why Choose the American Persimmon?

The American Persimmon is one of the most adaptable fruit trees, thriving in a wide range of conditions—from wetlands to dry uplands. Its fruit ripens in autumn and is excellent for eating fresh, baking, jams, or leaving for wildlife.

Perfect for homesteads, backyards, and food forests, American Persimmon trees offer beauty and productivity without heavy care.

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Growing Zones : 4 – 9

🌱 Planting Instructions

Sweetgum trees grow best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Mix compost to enrich the soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch around the base to retain moisture.

💧 Watering Tips

Water weekly during the first growing season.Once established, Sweetgum trees become moderately drought-tolerant. Deep watering during hot months encourages strong root growth. Avoid overwatering in compact soil.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sweetgum trees thrive in 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.Full sun ensures stronger growth, vibrant fall color, and healthier foliage.

🌿 Fertilizer Tips

Feed in early spring using a balanced slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10).Avoid heavy feeding during late summer, as new growth may be damaged by winter cold.

✂️ Pruning Guide

Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant.Remove damaged, dead, or crossing branches. Sweetgum has a naturally balanced shape—avoid heavy trimming.

❄️ Winter Care

Sweetgum is hardy in Zones 5–9.Mulch the base in colder regions to protect roots from frost. The tree will leaf out again beautifully in spring.

🍊 Where to Buy American Persimmon Trees Near Me?

Looking for a native fruit tree with rich flavor and low maintenance? The American Persimmon is prized for its honey-sweet fruit, strong structure, and excellent cold-hardiness. It’s ideal for small yards, farms, and wildlife plantings.

Our American Persimmon trees are greenhouse-grown and ready to thrive in USDA Zones 4 to 9.

🌟 Why Choose Pixies Gardens?

🌼 Delicious Fall Fruit – Rich, sweet, soft fruit perfect for fresh eating

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🌱 Greenhouse Grown – Strong root systems for quick establishment

📘 Growing Help – Planting & care instructions included

Plant an American Persimmon along fences, in orchards, or as a beautiful fruiting centerpiece. Its glowing orange fruit adds color and charm to any setting.

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