American persimmon (Lehman’s Improved) – Diospyros virginiana

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American persimmon (also known as sugar plum) is a deciduous, small to medium persimmon native to the East Coast of the United States. It’s hardy to -30º C and is one of the most cold tolerant Diospyros (persimmon).
American persimmon is dioecious (two-sexed) – so separate male and female plants must both be planted to ensure fruit with seeds (some plants may set fruit without pollination however, but I wouldn’t count on this from seedlings).

American persimmon fruits are plum-sized – up to 5cm diameter, ranging from yellow to dark red – and usually taste very similar to Asian persimmons, although good varieties are sweeter and with a much richer flavour. The fruits can be ripened inside if they don’t finish ripening on the tree. These seeds come from the breeding orchard of the late Jerry Lehman, one of the most renow...