American Persimmon

Diospyros virginiana, Ebenaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

PecanCarya illinoinensis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

BloodrootSanguinaria canadensis

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Black CohoshActaea racemosa

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

PawpawAsimina triloba

Both fruit trees compete for similar forest understory conditions and can inhibit each other's growth when overcrowded

KapokCeiba pentandra

Large kapok tree creates dense shade that severely limits growth of American persimmon which needs substantial sunlight

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does American Persimmon grow in?

American Persimmon grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for American Persimmon?

Good companions for American Persimmon include Highbush Blueberry, Pecan, Bloodroot, Black Cohosh.

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