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Can You Grow Persimmon in British Columbia?
Canada · Canadian Zone 8 · zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
Plant zones
British Columbia last frost
British Columbia first frost
Days to harvest
About Persimmon
Asian persimmon produces stunning orange fruit in fall when little else is bearing. Sweet, non-astringent varieties like Fuyu can be eaten crisp like an apple. One of the lowest-maintenance fruit trees available.
Buy a grafted Fuyu (non-astringent) or Hachiya (astringent — must ripen fully). No spray needed. Drought-tolerant once established. Fruit in years 3-5. Harvest after first frost for astringent varieties, or when firm-ripe for Fuyu.
Gardening in British Columbia
BC has dramatically different climates. The mild rainy coast (Zone 7-9) allows near-year-round growing. The interior is semi-arid (Zone 5-7) with hot summers and cold winters. One of Canada's most productive growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in British Columbia?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is British Columbia?
British Columbia spans Canadian Zone 8 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9).
When do you plant Persimmons in British Columbia?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.