Persimmon

Diospyros virginiana

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

15–90°F (-9–32°C)

🪏 Soil

Average, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Persimmon

Beautiful native fruit tree with striking orange fruit that persists into winter and feeds wildlife.

Care tips

  • Wait until after frost to eat — reduces astringency
  • Extremely cold hardy and adaptable
  • Outstanding wildlife value — attracts deer and birds

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