The Deer Magnet grafted American female persimmon Collection! Deer will find these trees and bucks will guard them to protect this special food supply. They love the sweet nutty flavor. The Deer Magnet Persimmon ripens late, and drops its fruit very late in October through December, depending on the USDA zone and climate where planted.  Root-stock  is -Diospyros virginiana.

You can eat persimmons fresh, dried, or cooked. They are also commonly used around the world in jellies, drinks, pies, curries, and puddings.

Grafted female American persimmons will bear fruit in 2-3 years depending on care and climate they receive. Medium sized persimmon, 1.25-1.5″ long. Heavy bearer. Cold hardy to USDA plant Zones 6-9.

The Deer Magnet Collection includes One of the following varieties listed below: We will choose the best variety for your USDA plant zone. 

Deer Magnet  – Mature height 30′-50′- USDA zone 6-9. Drops October- November

Rosseyanka – Mature height 15′-20′- Rosseyanka is an Russian x American hybrid from Cremea. USDA zone 5b-8. Drops October- November

Nikita’s Gift – Mature height 12′-15′  Nikita’s Gift is an Asian x American from Ukraine. USDA zone 5b-9. Drops October- November

Yates– Mature height 30-50′ USDA zone 5b-9. Drops October- November

USDA zone 5b-9. Drops October- November

*Your trees might need to be gently pruned to fit in the appropriate sized box. This will not affect future health or hinder fruit production.