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.

“Hershey's Shoto / Lambert” American Persimmon Tree

The “Hershey's Shoto / Lambert” American Persimmon is a legendary, historic heirloom that preserves the important agricultural legacy of John Hershey's famous mid-20th-century farm in Pennsylvania. Extensively verified by modern pomologists to be identical to the classic Lambert variety, this prized cultivar is highly celebrated for its extreme heavy-bearing capability and exceptionally compact tree architecture. When fully ripe, the medium-sized fruits turn a beautiful deep orange, yielding an extraordinarily smooth, soft pulp with a pure, high-sugar profile reminiscent of rich wild honey and sweet dried apricots.

Quick Growing Tips

• Sunlight: Requires at least 6 to 8+ hours of direct, daily full sun to fully color the fruit and develop its concentrated honeyed sweetness.

• Size & Spacing: Naturally exhibits a smaller, space-saving tree habit compared to other native persimmons—maturing to just 15 to 25 feet tall—making it perfect for smaller yards and tighter orchard configurations.

• Climate & Hardiness: An incredibly tough, resilient northern performer that handles intense winter freezes flawlessly across USDA Zones 4 through 9.

• Harvesting: Allow the fruit to hang until it becomes completely soft and squishy to the touch; this natural bletting process eliminates the fruit's young tannins to ensure a mouth-watering flavor.