Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Ebenaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · native
Last updated
Data Maturity Baseline
This profile contains verified botanical data. Regional field notes and expert review are in progress.
Quick Facts
Height
35–60 ft
Spread
20-35 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Adaptable
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 4a–8b
Bloom Time
May to June
Fall Color
Yellow, orange, red
Origin
from Connecticut to Florida and west to Kansas and Texas
Phenological Calendar
As of April 29, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1558.2 to 1719 GDD₃₂. Common Persimmon has passed leaf emergence (1642 GDD₃₂).
Regional Season Tracker
GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of Apr 29, 2026| Station | GDD₃₂ | Current Stage | Next | To Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah / East King | 1,719 | Leaf emergence | — | — |
| Seattle / UW | 1,676 | Leaf emergence | — | — |
| Kent / Auburn | 1,670 | Leaf emergence | — | — |
| Olympia / Tumwater | 1,626 | Bud break | Leaf emergence | 16 |
| Bellingham / Whatcom | 1,615 | Bud break | Leaf emergence | 27 |
| Tacoma / Puyallup | 1,595 | Bud break | Leaf emergence | 47 |
| Sequim / Rain Shadow | 1,558 | Bud break | Leaf emergence | 84 |
| Stage | GDD32 | Typical Window |
|---|---|---|
| Bud break BBCH 07 | 1342 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| ● Leaf emergence BBCH 11 NOW | 1642 | Mar 1-Apr 1 |
| 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 |
Source: NPN citizen science observations (WA+OR), n=4, median GDD₃₂. services.usanpn.org (NPN: NPN) About GDD₃₂ →
Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of Apr 29, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through May 15, 2026, then climate normals.