American persimmon

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American persimmon is a tall shade tree that's sadly underused in gardens. It features dark green foliage that often develops yellow or red tones in fall. Older trees have distinctive bark that almost looks scaly, as though it's covered in small silvery plates.

Male and female flowers appear on separate plants; the female trees produce an edible fruit if there's a male nearby for pollination. The fruits are also great for attracting birds.

American persimmon does best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. But it tolerates drought fairly well.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

4-9

Plant Type:

Tree

Plant Height:

To 70 feet tall

Plant Width:

To 35 feet wide

Flower Color:

Yellow

Bloom Time:

Summer

Landscape Uses:

Beds & Borders,Privacy

Special Features:

Fall Color,Attracts Birds