American Persimmon (Diospryos virginiana)

Description

This showy slow-growing tree is the larval host plant of the Luna moth and Hickory Horndevil (Citheronia regalis) larvae. The fruit of the persimmon is a food source for birds, small mammals, white-tailed deer, foxes, raccoons, and black bears. Deer browse the leaves and twigs. This tree is also attractive to bees, butterflies, moths, pollinators, small mammals, songbirds, specialized bees. Has good resistance to poor soil and wind.

Sun: Full Sun – Partial Shade

Soil: Clay, sand and loam

Flowering Period: May – June

Duration: Perennial

Plant Height: 30’ – 80’

Planting Season: Spring

Soil pH: Tolerates acidic alkaline and neutral soil