Fruits
Diospyros virginiana 'JN5'
Magic Fountain American persimmon
A weeping female selection of native American persimmon with an unusual cascading silhouette and small, golden fall fruit. It combines ornamental tree form with a potential edible harvest.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- About 10 ft. tall × 5–7 ft. wide
- Water
- Moderate; well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–9 (species reference; cultivar and rootstock may differ)
Sizes & prices
- #10$189.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Native range
- Native range / parentage
- Native species parentage: eastern North America Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
- Tristate native status
- Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Fruit & harvest
- Harvest cue
- Eat only when the fruit is fully soft and ripe.
- Pollination
- This is a female selection; nearby male American persimmon pollen may be needed for reliable fruit set.
Growing & care
- Form
- Weeping
- Care & pruning
- Give its weeping branches room and prune sparingly to preserve the form. Harvest fruit only when fully ripe and soft.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Peterwchen (image resized for display) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.