Oranges American Persimmon

Product	Price	Qty
1 Pound Seeds, ORPE_S-1lb.-Mix	$140.00	Out of stock

Plant Description
Plant Specs

Firm fruit, low seed count and no astringency even when picked from the tree, “Oranges” is a great representative of the American Persimmon. Bright orange color with a red blush on one side. A light bloom covers the fruit. Along with the green cap which stays on and doesn’t discolor this selection is perfect for packing in trays and sold as fresh fruit. The dense sweet fruit has only 3-4 seeds compared to the wild forms of American persimmon which can have 8. “ Oranges “maintain its color without shriveling. Ripening starts in late September and drops quickly within two weeks. Heavy yields to the point the branches drip with ‘orange’ like fruits. Earlier than other cultivars with a great flavor and texture.

“Oranges” can be propagated by grafting. Scionwood will be available this winter in 2026.

Seeds available here are from “Oranges” mixed with other selections.

Plant Specs
Genus & Species	Diospyros virginiana
Seed Source	Michigan. Ecos selection.
Hardiness	minus 27F
Height (ft)	60-80 ft. with equal width.
Pollination Requirements	Female selection. Needs male selection to fruit.
Soil	Sandy loam to clay loam. Adaptible to a variety of soils.
Climate	Zones 5-8 Northern most selection
Ease of Cultivation	Easy to grow from seed. Germinate with cold dormancy. For the cultivar "Oranges" grafting is the preferred method. Easy to graft but two years is needed to allow the callus to form to prevent limb breakage by wind or weight of the foliage alone. Use bamboo splints and wrap the scionwood good to prevent dessication. Can be grafted using the same methods as apple. Splice graft or cleft graft on larger trees.