Transform your landscape with the beauty and bounty of American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana). These 1-year-old seedlings are perfect for creating a fruitful future, whether in a private garden, a community orchard, or as part of an edible landscape.
 
Why Choose American Persimmon?
Delicious & Nutritious Fruit: Known for their sweet, honey-like flavor when ripe, persimmons are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.
Adaptable & Hardy: Thrives in USDA zones 4–9 (suitable up to zone 5 in Ontario), withstanding cold winters and hot summers.
Low Maintenance: Once established, these trees are drought-tolerant and pest-resistant, making them a great choice for eco-friendly landscaping.
Wildlife Friendly: The fruit is a favorite for birds, deer, and other wildlife, supporting your local ecosystem.
 
Seedling Details
Age: 1 year old
Height: about 6 inches, ready to thrive in your soil.
Growth Potential: Can reach up to 30–60 feet tall at maturity, growing at a rate of 12–24 inches per year in ideal conditions.
Gender Note: Persimmons have male and female trees, with only female trees producing fruit. Seedlings have a 50-50 chance of being male or female. Both male and female trees are needed for fruit production.
Grown with care in our permaculture nursery to ensure strong, healthy roots.
Ideal for planting in fall or spring for optimal growth.
 
A Story Rooted in Southern Ontario
These seedlings are grown from seeds collected during a special foraging trip to a thriving wild persimmon grove in Southern Ontario. The fruit from this grove was delicious and juicy, especially in the moments before becoming overripe.
 
Perfect For
Orchards: Start your journey to a productive persimmon grove.
Edible Landscaping: Enhance your yard with a beautiful, productive tree.
Rewilding Projects: Provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Community Spaces: Introduce a low-maintenance tree to parks, schools, or church gardens.
 
Planting Tips
American Persimmons prefer full sun and well-drained soil but can tolerate a variety of conditions. Planting multiple seedlings increases your chances of having both male and female trees to ensure cross-pollination and fruit production.
 
 
You will receive an email in the spring when these trees are ready for pickup.