Persimmon Trees

Rich, Flavorful Persimmon Trees for Easy, Abundant Harvests

Persimmon Trees bring a warm, orchard-ready charm to any landscape with their glossy foliage, glowing orange fruit, and surprising cold tolerance. These resilient fruit trees are known for producing exceptionally sweet, honey-flavored harvests that ripen in late fall-just when most other fruit trees have finished their season. At TN Nursery, we've spent more than 65 years growing hardy, adaptable fruit trees. Since 1959, our plants have supported national landscapes such as Arlington National Cemetery and The Washington Monument, and our horticultural insights have appeared across Discovery and History network projects. This legacy reinforces our authority and ensures every Persimmon Tree we offer is proven, vigorous, and ready to thrive.

Why Persimmon Trees Are a Gardener's Hidden Gem

Persimmon Trees are often celebrated as one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. They need very little pruning, do well in a range of soils, and once established, are reliable producers. When fully ripe, their fruit is lusciously sweet, soft and full of flavor. The taste is rich and has been described as similar to honey, apricot, or warm caramel. TN Nursery chooses Persimmon varieties that exhibit strong branching, early fruiting potential, and good cold hardiness. Planted as a stand-alone fruiting tree or tucked into a backyard orchard, Persimmon Trees provide beauty and productivity with very little need for constant attention.

The Seasonal Beauty & Ecological Value of Persimmon Trees

Persimmon Trees provide interest all year long. In the spring they have blooms for pollinators. During the summer their leaves cool shade. In the fall their fruit looks like lanterns amongst the changing leaves. Persimmon Trees are also an excellent wildlife tree. The fruit feeds deer, birds, squirrels, and other wildlife. Persimmons have long tap roots that stabilize soil which makes them good for rural locations, orchard borders and naturalized planting. They are drought tolerant after being established, and are hardy in clay or sandy soil and most temperatures.

Questions About Persimmon Trees

Are Persimmon Trees easy to grow?

Yes-Persimmons are among the most low-maintenance fruit trees, requiring minimal pruning and thriving in many soil types.

Do Persimmon Trees need a pollinator?

It depends on the variety. Some are self-fertile, while others produce best with a second compatible tree.

How long does it take for a Persimmon Tree to bear fruit?

Most Persimmons begin producing within 3-5 years, depending on the cultivar and growing conditions.

Do Persimmons grow in cold climates?

Yes-American Persimmons are highly cold-tolerant and well suited for many northern growing zones.

Is the fruit astringent?

Some varieties are astringent until soft; others are sweet even when firm. TN Nursery specifies which type you are buying.

With six decades of field-tested horticultural experience, TN Nursery proudly offers Persimmon Trees that deliver sweet, nutritious fruit, four-season beauty, and reliable growth for generations to come.