Deer Magnet Persimmon Tree – American Wildlife Persimmon

The Deer Magnet Persimmon Tree is an American persimmon variety selected for wildlife plantings, deer habitat, food plots, farms, homesteads, and larger North Florida properties. This persimmon is a great choice for customers who want to add a useful fruiting tree that helps support deer, birds, and other wildlife while also bringing fall interest to the landscape.

Deer Magnet persimmons are known for sweet fruit that is especially valuable for wildlife. The fruit is astringent until fully ripe, so it should be soft before eating if used for people. For wildlife plantings, the biggest benefit is the fall fruit drop, which can help draw deer and other animals during the season when natural food sources may be changing.

This tree is a good fit for landowners, hunters, wildlife managers, and customers wanting to improve habitat around fields, wooded edges, food plots, pond areas, and natural property lines. Persimmon trees can also add long-term value to a property because they provide food, shade, seasonal beauty, and habitat for years to come.

In North Florida and the Florida Panhandle, American persimmons are a strong choice for wildlife planting because they are native, hardy, and well suited to many Southern landscapes. For the best fruit set and mast production, plant more than one persimmon tree when space allows. Nearby American persimmons or compatible persimmon varieties can help improve fruiting.

Looking for Deer Magnet persimmon trees near me, wildlife persimmon trees for sale in North Florida, deer habitat trees, food plot trees, or a local fruit tree nursery near DeFuniak Springs, FL? Visit Advanced Nursery Growers to shop locally selected persimmon trees for North Florida, South Alabama, Walton County, and nearby Gulf Coast areas.

Plant Facts:

• Botanical Name: Diospyros virginiana ‘Deer Magnet’
• Common Name: Deer Magnet Persimmon, American Persimmon, Wildlife Persimmon
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree / wildlife tree
• Mature Size: Often 30–50+ feet tall depending on pruning, rootstock, and growing conditions
• Sun: Full sun for best fruiting
• USDA Zones / Climate Fit: Commonly listed for Zones 5–9 or 6–9; well suited for Southern wildlife plantings
• Fruit Type: Astringent American persimmon
• Fruit Season: Late fall; drop time can vary by climate, weather, and location
• Pollination: Plant more than one persimmon for best fruit set and wildlife production
• Fruit Flavor: Sweet when fully ripe and soft
• Important Eating Note: Fruit should be fully soft before eating; unripe American persimmons are astringent
• Attracts Wildlife: Excellent for deer, birds, and other wildlife
• Best Uses: Wildlife plantings, deer habitat, food plots, farms, homesteads, edible landscapes, native-style gardens, and larger properties
• Local Pickup: Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, FL
• Wholesale: Wholesale available for qualified nurseries and landscapers when inventory allows

No shipping at this time; local pickup only. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com