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