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Best For New for 2027, Southern Plantings

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Deer Magnet Persimmon

This grafted female is self fruitful and from Jerry Lehman’s collection that originated in Central Indiana. It was chosen for its ability to hold the persimmons on the tree longer. Deer Magnet typically does not begin dropping until around December 1st, as the freezing weather of winter moves in. It’s sweet 1 ½” persimmons that ripens on the tree and has a very sweet taste as they hit the ground in November and continue into December here in the North East. This very late dropping persimmons are great for some late season hunting and will begin producing in as little as 3 years. Mature height 60' to 80'. Plant Hardiness zone hardiness zones 5-9.

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Morris Burton Persimmon

A grafted Female persimmon that is self-fruitful(we have no male trees) and early producing. Morris Burton bears heavy crops of persimmons annually that very slowly drop, beginning very late in central Pennsylvania. The tree is much more suited for the south if you're looking for something that falls in November, as it just wants to persist on the tree up here. This persimmon fully ripens on the trees in central Pennsylvania but sheds very little fruit and holds most of it throughout the winter. This would be an excellent choice if you're looking for persimmons falling late in the year in the Deep South. Morris Burton produces 1 1/2" - 2" persimmons with an okay flavor here, in my opinion, but I'm sure they would be better further south (the deer here suck them down). This tree is vigorous, early producing, and typically produces in the 3rd year. I added some pictures below to show you what I see from the deer and the tree in PA. The Mature height is 40'-60'. Plant hardiness zones 5-9.

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Keener Seedling

This grafted tree produces a standard size apple. Keener Seedling also know as (Rusty Coat) , originated in Lincoln County, NC. around 1880. Keener Seedling has proven to be an exceptional apple for the North, growing well into Zone 4b.
The apple is medium in size, sweet and firm. This grafted tree is productive, vigorous and very disease resistant. In a no spray situation I have seen good resistance to apple scab, cedar apple rust, powdering mildew and fireblight. It ripens extremely late and can hold on to the tree into December. Keener Seedling has an early bloom with a late ripening period typically hold and drops in late October/December. The great Disease resistance this tree has makes for an excellent tree when planting for wildlife. Keener Seedling will reach a mature height of 20'+. Plant Hardiness zones 4b-7.

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#5 Crabapple

 

This grafted crabapple bears quarter-sized+ crabapples annually that fall free from the tree from October through December, with many persisting into January in the north. #5 Crabapple is a tree where deer are beating paths down to get apples in late November, December, and January here in Pennsylvania as colder temperatures come. This crabapple is highly resistant or immune to cedar apple rust, fireblight, scab, and powdery mildew.

The vigor of this tree is extreme, as it compounds growth very fast. #5 Crabapple is exceptional in many ways, from growth to production to disease resistance. It's a wildlife tree and one that does its job very well.

Therefore, I would encourage you to plant this tree even in the Deep South if you want a bulletproof tree-dropping crabapple in November and December. The mature height of #5 crabapple is 20'+ and suitable for plant hardiness zones 5-9.

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Fall Draw™ Hybrid Chinese Chestnut

The Fall Draw™ Chestnut is a fast-growing, blight-resistant hybrid chestnut that begins producing sweet, highly attractive nuts in as little as 2–3 years. Its heavy yields and later October drop window help keep whitetails returning to your property throughout hunting season.

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The Southern Hunter Tree Package

The Southern Hunter Tree Package helps deer hunters and land managers establish productive wildlife orchards throughout the southern United States. We selected every tree in this package for its outstanding disease resistance, dependable production, and fruit drop timing that matches southern hunting seasons.

This package is designed to feed the most from Late October into late December with abundant fruit and nuts, and is perfect to plant in Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Southern Arkansas

Instead of spending hours researching varieties, you can plant trees that thrive in warmer climates and produce reliable food sources for deer year after year. Consequently, you’ll spend less time replacing trees and more time enjoying a productive hunting property or stand location.

What’s Included

The Southern Hunter Tree Package features a carefully selected mix of:

  • Persimmon trees
  • Apple trees
  • Crabapple trees
  • Chestnut trees

Together, these trees provide both soft mast and hard mast, giving deer a dependable food source from early fall through late season.

Built for Southern Conditions

Southern climates create unique challenges for fruit trees. Heat, humidity, and disease pressure often shorten the life of poorly adapted varieties. Instead of using trees that perform well only in northern climates, we selected varieties that consistently excel under southern growing conditions.

This package focuses on:

  • The most feeding will occur from Late October into Late December
  • Fruit and Nut tree plantings for Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Southern Arkansas
  • Excellent disease resistance
  • Reliable annual fruit production
  • Fruit drop times that complement southern hunting seasons
  • Trees proven to perform in warmer climates
  • Long-term wildlife value
  • Wildlife Fruit trees to plant in Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Southern Arkansas, South Carolina, and southern Oklahoma

Customize Your Package

Every property has different goals, and every hunter plants differently. Therefore, you decide how many of each tree variety to include in your package.

Some varieties require at least two trees for proper cross-pollination. We clearly identify those minimums so you can build a healthy, productive orchard from the start.

Why The Southern Hunter Tree Package?

We already completed the research for you. Instead of comparing dozens of varieties, you can confidently plant trees that complement one another through disease resistance, fruit production, and seasonal attraction.

Whether you’re creating your first wildlife orchard or expanding an established property, The Southern Hunter Tree Package offers a balanced collection of fruit and nut trees that can improve your hunting property for decades.

If you prefer a completely custom planting, shop our individual trees and create a package that fits your exact goals.

 

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Best for

New for 2027, Southern Plantings

Deer Magnet Persimmon

Weight18 lbs
Dimensions58 × .25 × .25 in
Size

1-2', 2-3', 3-4'

Best for

Gun Season, Late Season, Midwest Plantings, Northeast Plantings, Southern Plantings, Brewing and wine, Eating, Jam, Jelly, Baking

Disease Resistance

Apple Scab, Cedar Apple Rust, Fire Blight, Powdery Mildew

Droptime

November, December, January

Growing Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Grafted/Seedling

Grafted

Morris Burton Persimmon

Weight18 lbs
Dimensions58 × .25 × .25 in
Size

1-2', 2-3', 3-4'

Best for

Gun Season, Late Season, Midwest Plantings, Northeast Plantings, Southern Plantings, Brewing and wine, Eating, Jam, Jelly, Baking

Disease Resistance

Apple Scab, Cedar Apple Rust, Fire Blight, Powdery Mildew

Droptime

December, January, February

Growing Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Grafted/Seedling

Grafted

Keener Seedling

Weight18 lbs
Dimensions58 × 2.30 × 2.30 in
Tree Size

2-yr old 4-6' (+5/8''dia.), 2-yr Select

Best for

Archery Season, Gun Season, Late Season, Midwest Plantings, Northeast Plantings

Disease Resistance

Apple Scab, Cedar Apple Rust, Fire Blight, Powdery Mildew

Droptime

October, November, December

Growing Zone

4, 5, 6, 7

Grafted/Seedling

Grafted

#5 Crabapple

Weight18 lbs
Dimensions58 × 2.30 × 2.30 in
Tree Size

2-yr old 4-6' (+5/8''dia.), 2-yr Select

Best for

Archery Season, Gun Season, Late Season, Midwest Plantings, Northeast Plantings, Southern Plantings

Droptime

October, November, December, January

Growing Zone

5, 6, 7, 8

Disease Resistance

Apple Scab, Cedar Apple Rust, Fire Blight, Powdery Mildew

Grafted/Seedling

Grafted

Fall Draw™ Hybrid Chinese Chestnut

Weight6.5 lbs
Dimensions58 × .25 × .25 in
Size

1' to 2', 2' to 3', 3' to 4', 4' to 6', 6' to 8' (local pick up only), 8' to 10' (local pick up only)

Droptime

September, October, November

Growing Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Grafted/Seedling

Seedling

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