Prok Persimmon Tree for Sale

Three prok american persimmon fruit on a wood table

A Prok Persimmon tree in a 3 gallon container against a white background

Informational video from Perfect Plants Nursery on the care and features of Prok American Persimmon trees

Price

Size

2-3 ft

4-5 ft

2 Trees (4-5 ft)

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Plant Prok Persimmon Trees for Nearly Seedless Fruit & Early-Season Harvests

Grow one of the most popular American persimmon cultivars right in your backyard

Grafted American Female: Know exactly what you're growing!
Self-Fertile: Plant just one tree to begin producing sweet American persimmons
Doubles As a Shade Tree: Grows to mature heights of 35-50 feet tall and up to 60 feet wide, great for cooling shade in the summer
Great for Wildlife: Prok Persimmon are a top choice for attracting deer and other local wildlife to your landscape or food plot
Astringent Fruit Variety: Pick when the fruit are soft to the touch, great for jams and jellies!

This charming tree is a grafted female American Persimmon and belongs to the astringent variety, meaning you'll know their fruit are ripe when they are soft to the touch and have custard-like texture. The Prok Persimmon Tree is a beauty that reaches around 35-50 feet in height, making it both a top choice for edible landscaping as well as cooling shade in late spring and through summer.

What do Prok Persimmon Taste Like?

They are renowned for being one of the tastiest American persimmon varieties. They produce medium-sized persimmon fruits that are packed with sweet honey-like flavor. They're perfect for adding a zing to your favorite recipes or gobbling up straight from the tree.

Prok Persimmon Care

Grow this native tree across the United States in USDA growing zones 5-9. With little maintenance needed to keep it thriving, it is adaptable to most soil sites as long as it’s in full sun with well-draining soil. Quick tips:

Sunlight: Prok Persimmon love full sunlight. Plant your tree in location that gets 6-8 hours of direct sun each day.
Soil: Thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic sandy/loamy soil.
Watering: Water deeply 2-3 times per week for the first growing season, especially during the summer and in droughts!

Pro-Gardener Tip

Adding compost or other organic material like garden sulfur and peat moss can help improve nutrient uptake from the roots plus increase acidity!

The Prok Persimmon Tree is a delightful addition to any landscape. From its tangy fruits to its manageable size and easy-care nature, it's a winning choice for both newbie gardeners and green thumbs alike. Plant one today and get ready to enjoy a bounty of flavors that will make your taste buds sing with joy! Happy planting and may your garden be filled with astringent-fantastic harvests!

Why Gardener Shop From Perfect Plants Nursery

Unlike many other online plant retailers, Perfect Plants is a true grower, not a drop shipper. We've been growing premium fruit trees on our north Florida farm since 1980, and we put all 45+ years of experience into every plant we ship. Our Prok Persimmon are grown and shipped alive and thriving in their nursery container, never bare root. So when they arrive at your door, your happiness and healthy plant are guaranteed. If you aren't satisfied, we'll replace your plant. Shop the Prok Persimmon Tree for sale.

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The Prok Persimmon Tree is a grafted female American persimmon prized for its exceptionally sweet, rich flavor once fully ripe. Producing medium-sized, astringent fruit with notes of honey, citrus, and earthiness, it delivers one of the tastiest harvests of any American persimmon. This hardy tree grows 35–50 feet tall, offers brilliant fall color, and thrives in full sun to partial shade with minimal care. Adaptable to many well-drained soils, it’s an excellent addition to edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and home orchards.

At Perfect Plants Nursery, we stand behind every tree, shrub, and flower we grow. Every order is protected by our complimentary 30-day plant guarantee, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. Unlike many online nurseries, Perfect Plants ships directly from our family-run farm, so you’re backed by growers who care about your success long after your plants leave our nursery beds. Grow with confidence knowing your investment is protected from the start.

What does a prok persimmon taste like?

Prok persimmons have a rich, honey-sweet flavor with smooth, custard-like flesh when fully ripe. This American persimmon variety is known for being less astringent than many others, offering a pleasant, sweet taste with subtle notes of spice and apricot.

Is prok persimmon self-pollinating?

Yes! The Prok persimmon is self-pollinating, meaning you only need one tree to produce fruit. However, planting it near other persimmon varieties can help improve fruit yield and size through cross-pollination.

How many years does it take for a persimmon tree to bear fruit?

Prok persimmon trees typically begin to bear fruit in 3 to 5 years after planting, depending on care, climate, and growing conditions. Grafted trees, like those from Perfect Plants, often fruit sooner than seed-grown trees.

Which is the best tasting persimmon?

Taste is subjective, but many gardeners consider Prok, Fuyu, and Hachiya among the best-tasting persimmons. Prok is particularly favored for its astringent sweetness, soft texture, and suitability for fresh eating or baking.

What is the sweetest persimmon tree?

The Prok persimmon is among the sweetest American varieties, especially when allowed to fully ripen on the tree. Other contenders for sweetness include Giombo and Izu persimmons in the Asian category, but Prok is hard to beat for rich, sugary flavor.

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana 'Prok'

Sunlight
Full Sun

Flower Color
White

Foliage Color
Green

Mature Width
35-60 ft

Mature Height
30-50 ft

Growing Zones5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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