American Persimmon Tree 3 GAL - Florida Native Tree

14 Available Recommended 2 for better cross pollination. A true American Persimmon is an absolutely stunning flavor that is rich, deep, sweet and complex. A perfectly ripe Persimmmon from a quality tree can have a taste like caramel with hints of tangerine and heavy cream with a texture like a dense, rich custard. Unripe fruit is extremely astringent, but throughly ripened fruit is sweet and delicious (though some may not like the soft, pudding-like texture). ... Native Americans used them in gruel, cornbread and pudding. As the name suggests, American persimmon is a native fruit. American persimmon trees can grow up to 60 feet tall with a 25 to 30 foot spread. Often used in landscapes as an ornamental tree, they do produce edible fruit.