Meader Persimmon

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Diospyros virginiana – American Persimmon

Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship persimmons to CA.

An extremely cold-hardy, early-ripening persimmon, originally from Rochester, New Hampshire. This native American variety begins ripening as early as September and continues through November at our nursery. The self-fertile tree produces pumpkin-orange fruits measuring 1 ½" to 2" in diameter, with some being seedless. A compact grower, it is well-suited for home orchards and wildlife plantings.

Spacing: 10'–12' circle
Hardiness Zones: 4–8

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Good
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome!