Diospyros virginiana (Common Persimmon)
$ 33.00
Common Persimmon is a deciduous tree that can be either a low growing, shrubby tree or a large tree (up to 80 ft in rich moist soil). It is best known by its sweet fruit that is very astringent when not ripe, but becomes edible after frost or consistent low temperatures. Two trees are necessary for fruit production. It can form colonies via suckers.
Common Persimmon tolerates shade and grows best in moist, rich soils. The fruit is eaten by many species of songbirds, as well as skunk, raccoon, opossum, squirrels, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, bobwhite, and rabbits.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Full sun to part shade |
| Bloom color | White, green |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Mature height | 15-80 ft |
| Attracts | Birds, moths, mammals |
| Host plant | Luna moth |
| Edible | Yes, fruit |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
