Diospyros virginiana
HARDY AMERICAN PERSIMMON
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Diospyros virginiana is a persimmon species commonly called the American persimmon, common persimmon, eastern persimmon, simmon, possumwood, possum apples, or sugar plum. It is native to the USA, and ranges from southern Connecticut to Florida, and west to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa. The tree grows wild but has been cultivated for its fruit and wood since prehistoric times by Native Americans.
In old fields, common persimmon is a low, shrubby tree, 15 ft. tall. In rich, moist soil the species becomes a large tree, up to 100 ft. tall. Bell-shaped, yellow flowers are hidden by half-grown leaves. The large, orange, edible fruit attracts wildlife. Common persimmon is deciduous, and is best-known by its sweet, orange fruit in autumn.
When ripe, the sweet fruit of Persimmon somewhat recalls the flavor of dates. Persimmons can be consumed fresh and are used to make puddings, cakes, and beverages. American Indians made persimmon bread and stored the dried fruit like prunes. The genus name Diospyros, from the Greek, means "fruit of the god Zeus."
Type: Hardy tree
Hardiness zones: 4-10
Location: Sun or shade
Seeds per packet: 5
Availability: If these seeds are showing out of stock, we strongly recommend joining our wait list, as these seeds have a very shorty viability window, and this helps ensure you get the freshest seeds possible! If they are available, they will only be available for a short time.
Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
Diospyros virginiana
HARDY AMERICAN PERSIMMON
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Diospyros virginiana is a persimmon species commonly called the American persimmon, common persimmon, eastern persimmon, simmon, possumwood, possum apples, or sugar plum. It is native to the USA, and ranges from southern Connecticut to Florida, and west to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa. The tree grows wild but has been cultivated for its fruit and wood since prehistoric times by Native Americans.
In old fields, common persimmon is a low, shrubby tree, 15 ft. tall. In rich, moist soil the species becomes a large tree, up to 100 ft. tall. Bell-shaped, yellow flowers are hidden by half-grown leaves. The large, orange, edible fruit attracts wildlife. Common persimmon is deciduous, and is best-known by its sweet, orange fruit in autumn.
When ripe, the sweet fruit of Persimmon somewhat recalls the flavor of dates. Persimmons can be consumed fresh and are used to make puddings, cakes, and beverages. American Indians made persimmon bread and stored the dried fruit like prunes. The genus name Diospyros, from the Greek, means "fruit of the god Zeus."
Type: Hardy tree
Hardiness zones: 4-10
Location: Sun or shade
Seeds per packet: 5
Availability: If these seeds are showing out of stock, we strongly recommend joining our wait list, as these seeds have a very shorty viability window, and this helps ensure you get the freshest seeds possible! If they are available, they will only be available for a short time.
Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.