{"product_id":"persimmon-tree-seeds-diospyros-virginiana-sugar-plum-cold-hardy-fruit-tree-zones-4-9","title":"Persimmon Tree Seeds (Diospyros virginiana) – Sugar Plum Cold Hardy Fruit Tree Zones 4–9","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eAMERICAN PERSIMMON TREE SEEDS (Diospyros virginiana)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eAmerican Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Sugar Plum, Eastern Persimmon, or Possumwood, is a hardy native fruit tree prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"428\"\u003esweet, flavorful fruit and beautiful seasonal foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. This resilient species can withstand temperatures down to \u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e-25°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for colder climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eThis deciduous tree is widely distributed across the United States, growing from the Northeast down to Florida and west to Texas and the Midwest. In landscape settings, it typically grows up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"764\"\u003e40–60 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, though in the wild it can reach even greater heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThe American Persimmon is valued not only for its fruit but also for its ornamental appeal. It features \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"953\"\u003edark green glossy leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that transform into stunning shades of red and purple in the fall. In late spring, the tree produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003efragrant, bell-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by bright orange fruits that ripen in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eLight: Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eSoil: Extremely adaptable; grows in a wide range of soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eGrowth: Medium to large deciduous tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003ePollination: Male and female flowers typically on separate trees for fruiting\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eClimate: Highly cold hardy and adaptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThe fruit is best enjoyed when fully ripe, developing a soft texture and rich sweetness. It can be eaten fresh or used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003edesserts, preserves, and baked goods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Historically, the fruit has been dried and stored, while the wood has been valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003estrength and durability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eWhy Grow American Persimmon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e• Cold hardy fruit tree for a wide range of climates\u003cbr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e• Produces sweet, nutrient-rich edible fruit\u003cbr data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e• Beautiful fall foliage and ornamental bark\u003cbr data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e• Native species with excellent adaptability\u003cbr data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e• Strong, dense wood with traditional uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2084\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2084\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e4–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Work Sans'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePersimmon Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePersimmon seeds have a relatively low germination rate of 25 to 35 percent, so start multiple seeds to increase the likelihood of success with each grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWrap the seeds in moistened sphagnum moss or paper towel, then put them in a plastic bag or jar inside the refrigerator for three months. If the moss or paper towel dries out, spritz it with some water to keep the persimmon seeds moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Persimmon seedlings form a long taproot early on, so they need to be grown in tall plastic containers that will allow the root to form without cramping it. Sow one seed per pot in sterile potting mixture, and make sure the pot has drainage holes at the base. Plant the seeds at a depth of 2 inches, and then set the pots in a warm, bright location. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eUse a heated propagator to keep the temperature above 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Tiny persimmon seedlings should appear in six to eight weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGerminación del caqui:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Las semillas de caqui tienen una tasa de germinación relativamente baja, del 25 al 35 por ciento, por lo que es mejor comenzar a sembrar varias semillas para aumentar la probabilidad de éxito con cada cultivo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) Envuelva las semillas en musgo sphagnum humedecido o en una toalla de papel, luego colóquelas en una bolsa de plástico o un frasco dentro del refrigerador durante tres meses. Si el musgo o la toalla de papel se secan, rocíelos con un poco de agua para mantener húmedas las semillas de caqui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) Las plántulas de caqui forman una raíz pivotante larga desde el principio, por lo que deben cultivarse en recipientes de plástico altos que permitan que la raíz se forme sin apretujarla. Siembre una semilla por maceta en una mezcla para macetas esterilizada y asegúrese de que la maceta tenga orificios de drenaje en la base. Plante las semillas a una profundidad de 2 pulgadas y luego coloque las macetas en un lugar cálido y luminoso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) Use un propagador calentado para mantener la temperatura por encima de los 75 grados Fahrenheit. Las pequeñas plántulas de caqui deberían aparecer en seis a ocho semanas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54079599837468,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54079599870236,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 SEEDS","offer_id":54079599903004,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/per111.jpg?v=1777576861","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/persimmon-tree-seeds-diospyros-virginiana-sugar-plum-cold-hardy-fruit-tree-zones-4-9","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}