Persimmons are small, easy to grow trees which are adapted to most of Texas.
The tree, leaves, and fruit are free from serious insect and disease problems which makes it an excellent dooryard specimen. It requires no sprays and is a favorite organic or health fruit. Mature trees can reach a height of 40 feet while some remain shrubs less than 10 feet. They produce prolific crops of very attractive fruit during the fall season when few fruits are ripe. The common American Persimmon , Diospyrus virginiana , grows wild across the south and as far west as the Colorado River in Texas.