Szukis American persimmon

Diospyros virginiana 'Szukis'

Ebenaceae

Szukis American persimmon
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size10 to 15 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
Bloom season
Summer
Bloom color
White/cream

Garden uses

Food garden

Notes

'Szukis' American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana 'Szukis') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun. Its naturally compact habit suits small spaces and containers. It is grown for fresh eating, syrups, jellies, ice cream, and pies. It sets some fruit alone, but a male tree nearby gives you more.

Pairs well with Apple, Bottlebrush buckeye, and Spotted beebalm.