Persimmon - (pkg of 500)
- Item #: 08-0500
A small to medium sized tree occasionally reaching 80 feet in height and 1-2 feet in diameter. Persimmon is found on a variety of sites ranging from deep, rich, moist, bottomland to well-drained uplands. Its best performance can be found on bottomland soils. Though it is shade tolerant, it thrives in full sunlight. The heartwood is used for textile shuttles. The sweet, pulpy fruit is edible when fully ripe and can be eaten raw or made into jellies and puddings. Persimmon trees are often planted as a source of food for deer, hogs, and other wildlife.
