American Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana · Ebenaceae
| Type | tree (canopy layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 20 ft tall × 15 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | L, M (low to moderate) |
| Deer resistance | medium |
| Drought tolerance | high |
| Hardiness | 4-9 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | May, Jun |
| Harvest | Sep, Oct |
| Expected yield | 25 lb/yr |
| Source | CPI 2026 spring list; TreeYo (Red Mulberry listing indicates local fruit tree availability) |
Planning price
$45.00 per plant estimated
cpi · Persimmon - American
Reliable in 6b; needs a pollinator for most cultivars.
Design notes
Native, tough and drought tolerant. Male and female trees needed for fruit; self-fertile cultivars exist.
Historic uses
Bark and leaf teas used as astringents and for dysentery; fruit eaten fresh or dried.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 9/10 |
| Complexity of care | 7/10 |
| Medicinal value | 5/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.