Quick answer: Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low, Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained limestone loams/clays/caliche, alkaline |
| Bloom | Feb-Apr |
| Height | 10-15 ft (to 45 ft south) |
| Wildlife value | Fruits attract birds/mammals (deer/peccary), larval host for Gray Hairstreak and Henry's Elfin |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Texas persimmon
Where is Texas persimmon native?
Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) is native to Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Texas persimmon bloom?
Texas persimmon blooms Feb-Apr. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Texas persimmon need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Low, Dry. Soil: Well-drained limestone loams/clays/caliche, alkaline. Mature height: 10-15 ft (to 45 ft south).
Is Texas persimmon good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Fruits attract birds/mammals (deer/peccary), larval host for Gray Hairstreak and Henry's Elfin.
Is Texas persimmon deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Texas persimmon is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Texas persimmon?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Diospyros texana by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Texas persimmon.
- Texas ebony Ebenopsis ebano
- Mexican buckeye Ungnadia speciosa
- Mexican olive Cordia boissieri
- Mealy blue sage Salvia farinacea
- Texas sacahuista Nolina texana
- Twistleaf yucca Yucca rupicola
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