Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
240"–600" H × 180"–360" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 23 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
American persimmon is a medium to large native tree that produces edible orange fruits in fall. It has attractive glossy green leaves that turn yellow-orange in autumn and develops interesting blocky bark with age.
In an HOA neighborhood
Persimmon takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Fruit drop creates mess and attracts wildlife
- Can sucker and spread aggressively
- Very large mature size may overwhelm typical residential lots
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and beetles, while the sweet fruits are highly valued by wildlife including birds, raccoons, and deer. The tree provides good nesting habitat and shade.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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