American Persimmon Tree, Well Rooted Young Tree, 12+ inches tall

Description: American Persimmon Tree, Well Rooted Young Tree, 12+ inches tall Please be sure to see my other items for sale by clicking here: HERE! Ryder’s Plants UNIQUE PLANTS SHRUBS AND TREES WE ARE A REAL FAMILY RUN NURSERY…...in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA. We do this from a passion and true love for the Earth, the outdoors and especially for the Trees and Plants! Customer satisfaction is our primary goal in sales! Please meet myself, my wife and my son as shown Thanksgiving Day 2023! Our communication is great. Our plants are healthy. We have great prices. We really care about people. And we've been doing this now for long enough to know what works! CLICK HERE to check out our Ebay feedback rating! Plant shipped will be about 12 inches tall+. If shipped in late winter/early spring is may be dormant and have no leaves. It may also be shipped bare root. It can be planted in a pot to start or outside any time the ground is not frozen. Note: these Persimmon trees are from seed and not a specific cultivation or variety. As such they are wonderful in every way including attaction of deer and other wildlife, but while they will be edible by humans but they are not garenteed to be of a great taste for humans. They may or may not be. It is the luck of the draw via pollination by mother nature! The American persimmon tree, scientifically known as Diospyros virginiana, is a versatile and distinctive tree with a range of features and benefits that make it a valuable addition to landscapes and natural environments. One of its most notable characteristics is its delicious and flavorful fruit, which is highly prized for its sweet taste and versatile culinary uses. The American persimmon produces small, orange to reddish-orange fruit that ripens in late summer to fall, providing a tasty treat for both humans and wildlife. In addition to its edible fruit, the American persimmon tree offers ornamental value with its attractive foliage and unique bark. The leaves are dark green and glossy, turning a vibrant yellow to orange-red in the fall, adding seasonal interest to landscapes. The tree's bark is dark and deeply furrowed, adding texture and character to its overall appearance, especially in the winter months. Moreover, the American persimmon tree is valued for its adaptability to various growing conditions. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, as long as the soil is well-drained. The tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and is relatively drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for a variety of landscape settings. Another benefit of the American persimmon tree is its ecological importance. Its fruit provides a valuable food source for birds, mammals, and insects, contributing to the biodiversity of ecosystems. The tree's dense foliage also provides habitat and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife, enhancing its ecological value in natural habitats. Furthermore, the American persimmon tree has cultural significance and historical importance. Native to North America, it has been used by indigenous peoples for centuries for various purposes, including food, medicine, and woodworking. Its wood is valued for its durability and has been used in the construction of tools, furniture, and musical instruments. Overall, the American persimmon tree combines aesthetic appeal, ecological value, and cultural significance, making it a valuable addition to landscapes, gardens, and natural areas. Whether grown for its delicious fruit, attractive foliage, or wildlife-friendly qualities, this native tree adds beauty and biodiversity to outdoor spaces throughout the year. Growing zone: 5-9 Mature height: 30-50 feet Mature width: 20-35 feet Growth rate: Moderate Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Soil requirement: Well-drained, tolerant of various soil types Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Fruiting time: Late summer to fall Photo 1 used under license Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 from Wikimedia Commons. See file: American Persimmon - Flickr - treegrow (1).jpg Photo 2 used under license Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 from Wikimedia Commons. See file: Korea-Andong-Hahoe Folk Village-Persimmon tree-01.jpg The last image shows examples of trees that will actually be shipped. Please message with any questions before bidding/purchase! Thanks so much for your consideration of our items; we always look forward to making people happy!! Note on combined shipping: if you buy more than one item we *do* discount shipping if actual shipping is less than what you paid. The sales sites haven't made this real easy. The best way we've found to handle this is: make your order, pay for the order, and if the charged shipping was much higher than than actual cost we will automatically send you a refund. Please see my Ebay feedback as I've had many transactions of all sizes, from a .25 cent pez dispenser up to many thousands of dollar motorcycles yet through it all, a 100% feedback rating. That's because I do every reasonable thing possible to make sure my customers become repeat customers!

Price: 14.5 USD

Location: Furlong, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-07-29T19:55:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD