Buy Meader Persimmon trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Meader Persimmon, Diospyros virginiana ‘Meader’, is a cold-hardy American persimmon variety known for sweet fall fruit, strong growth, and excellent value for edible landscapes, backyard orchards, homesteads, and wildlife-friendly plantings. Meader is different from non-astringent Asian persimmons like Fuyu. This is an American persimmon, and the fruit should be allowed to fully soften before eating. When ripe, Meader persimmons have a rich, sweet flavor that works well for fresh eating, baking, persimmon pudding, preserves, drying, and old-fashioned Southern recipes. One of the best features of Meader Persimmon is that it is commonly listed as self-fertile, meaning it does not usually need a separate male persimmon tree nearby to produce fruit. If pollinated by another persimmon, the fruit may contain seeds. If not pollinated, it may produce seedless fruit. Meader Persimmon is a good choice for customers searching for persimmon trees near me, American persimmon trees for sale in North Florida, self-fertile persimmon trees near DeFuniak Springs, fruit trees for the Florida Panhandle, wildlife fruit trees, or a local plant nursery near me. Well adapted to DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and nearby Gulf Coast areas. Customers from DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Ponce de Leon, Bonifay, Chipley, Crestview, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and nearby areas can visit our nursery or call for current availability. Quick Plant Details: Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana ‘Meader’ Common Names: Meader Persimmon, Meader American Persimmon Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree Fruit Type: American persimmon Persimmon Type: Astringent; eat when fully soft and ripe USDA Zones: Commonly grown in Zones 4–9 Sun: Full sun to part shade; best fruiting in full sun Mature Size: About 20–30 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide, depending on pruning and growing conditions Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Color: Small creamy-white to greenish-yellow flowers Fruit Season: Fall, often late fall depending on weather and location Pollination: Self-fertile; does not usually need a male persimmon nearby Fruit Flavor: Rich, sweet, and flavorful when fully ripe Fruit Texture: Soft when ripe; not eaten firm like Fuyu Best Uses: Fresh eating when soft, baking, persimmon pudding, preserves, drying, edible landscape, backyard orchard, wildlife planting Attracts Pollinators: Yes — spring flowers may attract bees and other pollinators Wildlife Value: Fruit may attract birds and wildlife if left on the tree Special Feature: Self-fertile American persimmon with excellent cold hardiness Edible: Yes — fruit is edible when fully ripe Local Pickup & Contact Information:Available for local pickup only at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We are not shipping at this time. Wholesale may be available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and qualified buyers. Contact us for current availability and pricing. Advanced Nursery Growers1911 McLeod RoadDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435Call: 850-391-2228Email: [email protected]
