Common Persimmon
(Diospyros virginiana)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 30 - 60 ft
Spread: 20 - 35 ft
Flower Color: Cream / Greenish-White
Flower Time: Late Spring (May - Jun)
Fruit Type: Persimmon
Fruit Color: Orange / Pinkish
Autumn Color: Red / Orange
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Common Persimmon is a larval host that supports 46 species of caterpillars including the luna moth. The flowers are a pollen and nectar source for a variety of pollinators and the fruits are eaten by many mammals and birds.
