All persimmon trees are shipped in 4 in x 10 in pots, 12 inches to 24 inches tall and grafted onto Diospyros virginiana rootstock. Price includes UPS shipping within the continental US.

"Morris Burton" American Persimmon Tree

The “Morris Burton” American Persimmon is a one of the most celebrated wild flavor discoveries in American pomology. Originally discovered in Indiana—where farm animals famously created deep trails just to feed on its canopy—this prized cultivar is highly celebrated for its extreme heavy-bearing capability and its exceptional performance as a foundational parent tree in elite breeding programs. When fully ripe, the small-to-medium fruits turn a beautiful dark orange-red, yielding an extraordinarily smooth, beautiful red pulp with an intensely rich profile reminiscent of concentrated brown sugar, deep honey, and sweet spiced dates.

Quick Growing Tips

• Sunlight: Requires at least 6 to 8+ hours of direct, daily full sun to ensure deep wood maturation, optimal tree health, and maximum sugar concentration within the fruit.

• Size & Spacing: Naturally exhibits an attractive, oval-rounded crown structure—maturing to roughly 30 to 50 feet tall in the open orchard—making it excellent for standard orchard rows, home wildlife habitats, or expansive edible landscaping.

• Climate & Hardiness: An incredibly tough, resilient northern performer with verified winter durability that handles intense freezes flawlessly across USDA Zones 5 through 9.

• Harvesting: Allow the fruit to hang late into autumn until it becomes entirely soft and slightly wrinkled to the touch; this natural bletting process eliminates the fruit's young tannins to ensure a mouth-watering, candy-like flavor.