Meader Persimmon

Click here for Persimmon Care Guide 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' circleHardiness 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-Ferti