Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Ebenaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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
Regional Season Tracker
GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of Mar 22, 2026| Station | GDD₃₂ | Current Stage | Next | To Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle / UW | 1,013 | Pre-season | Bud break | 329 |
| Issaquah / East King | 1,006 | Pre-season | Bud break | 336 |
| Olympia / Tumwater | 952 | Pre-season | Bud break | 390 |
| Bellingham / Whatcom | 948 | Pre-season | Bud break | 394 |
| Kent / Auburn | 942 | Pre-season | Bud break | 400 |
| Sequim / Rain Shadow | 924 | Pre-season | Bud break | 418 |
| Tacoma / Puyallup | 921 | Pre-season | Bud break | 421 |
| Stage | GDD32 | Typical Window |
|---|---|---|
| ○ Bud break BBCH 07 NEXT | 1342 | Feb 15-Mar 15 est. Apr 17 (avg) |
| Leaf emergence BBCH 11 | 1642 | Mar 1-Apr 1 est. May 3 (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 Mar 22, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through Apr 7, 2026, then climate normals.