Persimmon (American), Yates, Bare Root

Yates Persimmon, also known as "Yates American Persimmon," is a cold-hardy, prolific fruiting tree cherished for its small, orange-red fruit with a deliciously sweet, rich flavor. This variety ripens in early to mid-fall, typically around September, and is known for its early and heavy yields. Yates produces sweet, soft fruit perfect for fresh eating, drying, baking, and preserves. The tree reaches a mature height of 20-30 feet, showcasing lovely yellow-orange foliage in the fall, and thrives in USDA Zones 5-9. With its reliable harvests and low maintenance, Yates is a popular choice for home orchards, food forests, and naturalized plantings.

Key Characteristics

• Cold-Hardy and Early Fruit
  Yates is highly cold-tolerant, making it an ideal choice for northern regions. It reliably produces fruit in USDA Zones 5-9, ripening in early to mid-fall and providing a sweet harvest before many other persimmon varieties.

• Sweet, Soft Fruit for Versatile Uses
  The fruit is small but packed with flavor, offering a soft, custard-like texture and honeyed sweetness when fully ripe. Yates persimmons are perfect for eating fresh, baking, making preserves, or drying for longer storage.

• Prolific and Consistent Producer
  Known for its early and heavy yields, Yates reliably produces abundant fruit each year, making it a valuable addition to any orchard or edible landscape.

• Beautiful Fall Foliage
  Yates displays attractive yellow to orange foliage in the fall, adding a warm color to landscapes as the leaves change, making this tree an ornamental asset as well as a productive fruiting tree.

• Low-Maintenance and Wildlife-Friendly
  Naturally pest and disease-resistant, Yates requires minimal care once established. Its sweet fruit is also a favorite for birds, deer, and other wildlife, making it beneficial for food forests and naturalized plantings.

Product Details

• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, adaptable to loamy and clay soils
• Bloom Time: Late spring (May to June)
• Bloom Color: Light yellow (inconspicuous)
• Fruit Qualities: Small, orange-red, sweet, soft when ripe
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, baking, drying, preserves
• Fruit Ripening Month: Early to mid-fall (September to October)
• Mature Height: 20-30 feet
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Yates Persimmon is a versatile, cold-hardy tree that combines beautiful fall color and sweet, flavorful fruit with minimal care, making it perfect for home orchards and naturalized landscapes.