Plant Prok Persimmon Trees for Nearly Seedless Fruit & Early-Season Harvests Grow one of the most popular American persimmon cultivars right in your backyard Grafted American Female: Know exactly what you're growing! Self-Fertile: Plant just one tree to begin producing sweet American persimmons Doubles As a Shade Tree: Grows to mature heights of 35-50 feet tall and up to 60 feet wide, great for cooling shade in the summer Great for Wildlife: Prok Persimmon are a top choice for attracting deer and other local wildlife to your landscape or food plot Astringent Fruit Variety: Pick when the fruit are soft to the touch, great for jams and jellies! This charming tree is a grafted female American Persimmon and belongs to the astringent variety, meaning you'll know their fruit are ripe when they are soft to the touch and have custard-like texture. The Prok Persimmon Tree is a beauty that reaches around 35-50 feet in height, making it both a top choice for edible landscaping as well as cooling shade in late spring and through summer. What do Prok Persimmon Taste Like? They are renowned for being one of the tastiest American persimmon varieties. They produce medium-sized persimmon fruits that are packed with sweet honey-like flavor. They're perfect for adding a zing to your favorite recipes or gobbling up straight from the tree. Prok Persimmon Care Grow this native tree across the United States in USDA growing zones 5-9. With little maintenance needed to keep it thriving, it is adaptable to most soil sites as long as it’s in full sun with well-draining soil. Quick tips: Sunlight: Prok Persimmon love full sunlight. Plant your tree in location that gets 6-8 hours of direct sun each day. Soil: Thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic sandy/loamy soil. Watering: Water deeply 2-3 times per week for the first growing season, especially during the summer and in droughts! Pro-Gardener Tip Adding compost or other organic material like garden sulfur and peat moss can help improve nutrient uptake from the roots plus increase acidity! The Prok Persimmon Tree is a delightful addition to any landscape. From its tangy fruits to its manageable size and easy-care nature, it's a winning choice for both newbie gardeners and green thumbs alike. Plant one today and get ready to enjoy a bounty of flavors that will make your taste buds sing with joy! Happy planting and may your garden be filled with astringent-fantastic harvests! Why Gardener Shop From Perfect Plants Nursery Unlike many other online plant retailers, Perfect Plants is a true grower, not a drop shipper. We've been growing premium fruit trees on our north Florida farm since 1980, and we put all 45+ years of experience into every plant we ship. Our Prok Persimmon are grown and shipped alive and thriving in their nursery container, never bare root. So when they arrive at your door, your happiness and healthy plant are guaranteed. If you aren't satisfied, we'll replace your plant. Shop the Prok Persimmon Tree for sale. Browse all our Persimmon trees and other fruit trees for sale!