American Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Family: Ebenaceae
American Persimmon grows in full sun and prefers adaptable, deep, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow American Persimmon
American Persimmon growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, deep, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for American Persimmon as 30-90 days after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-8 years or more to fruiting from seed.
Plant Overview
American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is listed in the Ebenaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial deciduous tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0324
- Family
- Ebenaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous tree
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
American Persimmon is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Adaptable, deep, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Adaptable, deep, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after cold stratification and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-8 years or more to fruiting from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 4-8 years or more to fruiting from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.