American Persimmon Tree (Prairie Star)

Description

Prairie Star is an American persimmon selected for its resilience and dependable performance in regions where consistency matters. It is especially valued by growers who want a tree that fruits reliably year after year without requiring ideal conditions.

Like all American persimmons, Prairie Star fruit is astringent until fully ripe. Once softened, the fruit develops a deep sweetness and smooth, custard-like texture. Prairie Star ripens dependably and is well suited to growers who want traditional American persimmon flavor without unnecessary complexity.

Overview

• Cold-hardy American persimmon with reliable production.
• Sweet, richly flavored fruit when fully ripe.
• Well adapted to prairie, Midwest, and variable climates.
• Excellent for fresh eating (fully ripe), baking, and pulp use.
• Self-fertile; yields improve with a pollination partner.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Diospyros virginiana ‘Prairie Star’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilRootstock: Grafted onto American persimmon rootstockHardiness: USDA Zones 4–9Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: Typically 20 ft tall and wide (maintained smaller with pruning)Bloom Time: Late springRipening Time: Mid-fall (typically October)Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile; best yields with another American persimmon planted within 20–30 ftPests & Diseases: Generally low-pressure; very resilient once established

Additional Notes

• Grower’s Insight: Prairie Star was selected for growers who need consistency and resilience rather than maximum size or novelty.
• Regional Insight: Prairie Star performs especially well across the Midwest, Plains, and other regions with cold winters and variable seasons.
• Allow fruit to become fully soft before eating to eliminate astringency.
• Excellent for persimmon pulp, baking, freezing, and traditional recipes.
• Explore more American persimmons in our collection: American Persimmons