Tree · Charlotte, NC

🟠 Persimmon

American persimmons are cold-hardy; Asian types want a milder winter. Low-maintenance fruit tree.

Fruit trees in a small orchard
Mark Stebnicki / Pexels

Suitability: 87/100 · Great fit

Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~64.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Sep–Nov

Expected harvest: 30–115 lb
Grocery equivalent: $98–$368
Estimated garden cost: $35–$65
Potential savings: $32–$333/year