🍈 Morse Persimmon Seedling (Diospyros virginiana — Seed-Grown)
Zones: 4–9 | Height: 30–50 ft | Spread: 20–30 ft | Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Full sun to partial shade | Soil: Well-drained, adaptable, Wet Tolerant
Purpose: Primarily used as a male pollinator for grafted or female persimmons
🏞️ Product Description:
The Morse Persimmon Seedling is a natural, ungrafted seed-grown American persimmon that plays a critical role in any wildlife orchard: pollination. With seed-grown persimmons being 60–70% male, this tree is primarily offered as a pollinator for grafted female persimmon varieties—like our Morse or Meader Persimmons.
While some seedlings may turn out female and bear fruit, the main goal here is ensuring your female trees set heavy crops by having a reliable male nearby.
🦌 Support Tree with Big Impact:
Though it may not bear fruit itself, the Morse Seedling is essential if you want your grafted or female persimmons to produce the heavy yields that draw in deer, turkeys, and other game. Its rugged genetics also make it a great choice for habitat diversity and future generations of wildlife-friendly trees.
🌳 Why Plant Morse Persimmon Seedlings?
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High chance (60–70%) of being a male tree for pollination
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Supports fruit production on grafted or female persimmons
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Naturally cold hardy and adapted to harsh conditions
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Adds diversity and resilience to your habitat planting
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Occasional female seedlings may produce fruit
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Plant within 50–100 ft of female persimmons for best pollination
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Full sun to partial shade is ideal
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Space trees 20–30 ft apart
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Minimal pruning needed; let it grow naturally
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Water during dry periods for the first two years
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Protect with tree tubes or fencing to avoid deer browse
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🌿 Summary:
The Morse Persimmon Seedling is the unsung hero of a productive persimmon orchard. While it may not always bear fruit, its real value lies in helping your female trees thrive, ensuring consistent late-season attraction for wildlife.
Pollination power. Cold-hardy roots. Built to support.
