Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Ebenaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · native
Last updated
Data Coverage 3 of 6 dimensions
Quick Facts
Height
35–60 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Adaptable
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 4a–8b
Bloom Time
May to June
Origin
from Connecticut to Florida and west to Kansas and Texas
Phenological Calendar
As of April 3, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1070 to 1180.6 GDD₃₂. Common Persimmon typically reaches bud break at 1342 GDD₃₂, predicted around Apr 14.
Regional Season Tracker
GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of Apr 3, 2026| Station | GDD₃₂ | Current Stage | Next | To Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah / East King | 1,181 | Pre-season | Bud break | 161 |
| Seattle / UW | 1,171 | Pre-season | Bud break | 171 |
| Kent / Auburn | 1,111 | Pre-season | Bud break | 231 |
| Olympia / Tumwater | 1,106 | Pre-season | Bud break | 236 |
| Bellingham / Whatcom | 1,101 | Pre-season | Bud break | 241 |
| Tacoma / Puyallup | 1,075 | Pre-season | Bud break | 267 |
| Sequim / Rain Shadow | 1,070 | Pre-season | Bud break | 272 |
| Stage | GDD32 | Typical Window |
|---|---|---|
| ○ Bud break BBCH 07 NEXT | 1342 | Feb 15-Mar 15 est. Apr 14 (forecast) |
| Leaf emergence BBCH 11 | 1642 | Mar 1-Apr 1 est. Apr 30 (avg) |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | — | May 1-May 31 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | — | May 15-Jun 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | — | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | — | Dec 1-Feb 28 |
| Fall color / leaf senescence BBCH 93 | — | Oct 1-Nov 15 |
| Dormancy BBCH 97 | — | Nov 15-Feb 28 |
GDD = Growing Degree Days (base 32°F, Jan 1 start). Why base 32? GDD₃₂ thresholds from USA National Phenology Network citizen science observations (WA+OR). Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of Apr 3, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through Apr 19, 2026, then climate normals.