It is commonly called persimmon or American persimmon and is native to the southeastern United States. This persimmon tree is known for it's foliage that emerges along with fragrant, yellowish white to creamy white flowers. Oval leaves remain glossy green through the summer and turn golden yellow or greenish yellow in fall. The flowers convert into large (2 inches in diameter), orange fruits, that ripen in the fall to an orange or reddish-purple color. Fruits can be eaten from the tree once they are mature/ripen, and the fruits can also be used to make puddings, cakes, drinks and jams. In winters the dark-gray to black in color and blocky bark adds up the beauty to the garden.
Common Name: persimmon Type: Tree Family: Ebenaceae Native Range: Eastern and midwestern United States Zone: 4 to 9 Height: 35.00 to 60.00 feet Spread: 25.00 to 35.00 feet Bloom Time: May to June Bloom Description: White to greenish yellow Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Rain Garden Flower: Insignificant Attracts: Birds Fruit: Showy, Edible Other: Winter Interest Tolerate: Drought, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution
Note: 1. It is highly recommended to plant more than one tree for best fruit production. 2. Female flowers grow alone and are urn-shaped with tips curved back 3. Male flowers grow in clusters of 2-3 and are urn-shaped
