Persimmon Trees

Buy Persimmon Trees Online from Perfect Plants Nursery

Persimmons are known as the 'fruit of the Gods' and for good reason! They are deliciously sweet, highly nutritious, and versatile in the kitchen. Perfect Plants Nursery offers a large selection of both Asian and American Persimmon trees, all available to be ordered online and shipped to your front door. 

Not only are they tasty for humans and wildlife, but they are an extremely easy to grow fruit tree. Add this unique plant to your collection and get started growing persimmons today!

What Are Persimmon Trees Best For?

We've been growing Persimmon trees from cuttings for years. Many of our staff have planted these on their own property for their unique flavor and landscape uses! Persimmon fruit are extremely underrated as they are perfect for culinary uses such as:

• Jams & jellies
• Unique baked goods
• Or sweet dehydrated fruit snacks
• Eating fresh off the branch

Outside the kitchen, lots of hunters and wildlife enthusiasts grow persimmon trees for deer! It's fun and intriguing to watch deer or other wildlife come up to the trees for a sweet snack. They're a natural and more easily sustainable alterantive to setting your own corn food plots. Sweet, ripe persimmon fruit are an absolute deer magnet.

Why Gardeners Trust Perfect Plants Nursery

Unlike many online plant stores, Perfect Plants is a true grower and family owned farm. We've been in business on the same plot of land in North Florida for over 45 years! And over the decades we've honed our craft in growing premium fruit trees. Because we are a grower, that means the Persimmon trees you buy online from us are grown and cared for right here by our own hands. No middlemen. No drop shipping. Consistently high quality, fast no-fuss shipping, and prompt customer service are what keep gardeners coming back to our small family owned farm!

What Types of Persimmon Does Perfect Plants Sell?

There are 2 main types of persimmons -- Oriental or Japanese Persimmon Trees and American Persimmon Trees, also known botanically as Diospyros kaki and Diospyros virginiana, respectively. The American variety is of course native to the United States and grows much taller than its Japanese cousins. 

All varieties of persimmons are divided into two groups: astringent and non-astringent. The astringent persimmon varieties, like the Hachiya Persimmon, are high in tannins and need to ripen off the tree to become soft and super sweet. Non-astringent persimmon varieties, like the Fuyu Persimmon, stay firm and crisp like an apple. They can ripen on the tree and taste juicy and sweet.

A favorite amongst the American Persimmon varieties is the Deer Candy Persimmon due to its wildlife attracting qualities. 

Grafted persimmon trees are ideal for most growers because they produce fruit much sooner. The fruit is superior and true to name on grafted fruit trees. Persimmons grown from cuttings or seeds may not bear the same fruit as the parent tree. It takes baby persimmon trees much longer to grow and produce.  

 List of Our Most Popular Persimmon Trees

Name: Image: Grow Zone: Mature Height: Mature Width: Astringent vs. Non- Astringent: Special Feature: Fuyu Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9, 10 18-20 ft 15-20 ft Non-astringent Small to medium-sized  Sweet, honey-like flavor Ichi Ki Kei Jiro Persimmon Tree 6, 7, 8, 9 8-10 ft 8-10 ft Non-astringent Small to medium size  Flat tomato-like shape Hachiya Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9, 10 12-20 ft 10-15 ft Astringent Heart-shaped  High tannin content Fuyu Jiro Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9, 10 10-15 ft 10-15 ft Non-astringent Squat slightly flattened shape Sweet and mildly tangy Hana Fuyu Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9, 10 10-12 ft 10-15 ft Non-astringent Small to medium size  Round shape Deer Candy Persimmon Tree 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 30-50 ft 20-25 ft Astringent American grafted  Very sweet Matsumoto Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9, 10 15-20 ft 10-15 ft Non-astringent Japanese persimmon variety Slightly larger, round fruit Prok Persimmon Tree 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 30-50 ft 35-60 ft Astringent Large, sweet, and juicy fruit Vibrant orange color  Saijo Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9 15-25 ft 10-12 ft Astringent Uniquely sweet flavor with a slight bite Small to medium-sized fruit  Chocolate Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 10-15 ft 10-15 ft Non-astringent  Oblong, acorn-shaped fruit Sweet, with subtle hints of spices   Great Wall Persimmon Tree 6, 7, 8, 9 15-20 ft 15-20 ft Astringent Medium-sized fruit that measures about 3 inches in diameter  Boasts a delightful sweet taste Tanenashi Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9 12-15 ft 8-10 ft Astringent Large, round fruit  Vibrant orange color and sweet flavor Morris Burton Persimmon Tree 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 40-60 ft 20-25 ft Astringent Medium-sized fruits Flavors reminiscent of ripe peaches, honey, and apricots Yates Persimmon Tree 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 30-50 ft 20-25 ft Astringent Medium-sized Sweet and tart fruits that taste similar to apricots Maekawa Jiro Persimmon Tree 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 10-15 ft 10-15 ft Non-astringent Large, seedless fruit Firm and crunchy texture  Giombo Persimmon Tree 7, 8, 9 15-20 ft  10-15 ft Astringent Some of the largest persimmon fruits, reaching up to 5 inches in diameter Rich, sweet, and juicy flavor American Persimmon Tree 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 30-50 ft 20-25 ft Astringent Small, round persimmons  Sweet and tangy flavor Nikita’s Gift Persimmon Tree 6, 7, 8, 9 10-15 ft 10-12 ft Astringent 2-1/2 inch, flattish, red-orange fruits Sweet and flavorful when fully ripe and soft