Sugar loaded fruit is highly attractive to deer Orders placed now are for Spring 2026 shipment Orders placed now are for bare root trees. We take orders for our trees in advance and ship them out at the proper time for Spring planting in each region from Dec-May. See our Shipping Date Map to see exactly when orders will ship to your state. Get your order in now, we sell out early every season! American Persimmon American persimmons are one of the most attractive trees you can plant for wildlife. They are a native fruit tree found across the Eastern US and Midwest that bear a golf ball sized fleshy fruit that is highly sought after by many animals. Deer absolutely love persimmons and will usually visit trees every day while dropping to mop up what has fallen that day. These tangy fruits are like candy for deer and many other kinds of wildlife. They provide an excellent food source and a very high level of attraction to draw deer in from all around. Does well in many different soil types, well drained, wet soils, sandy, clay, marginal areas, etc. As a wild tree they are easy to grow and very disease and pest resistant. You must protect your trees with one of our Tree Tubes to be covered under our Survival Guarantee. Please read the full details here Drop time: Oct-Nov Years till production: 6-8 Growing zones: 4-9 Soil type: Adapts well to most soils pH: 5.5-7.0 Sun: Full sun Pollination: Recommended to plant at least 5-10 trees to ensure pollination Size when shipped: 1yr old approx. 16-36in Spacing: 25-30ft