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Can You Grow Persimmon in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
Plant zones
Newfoundland and Labrador last frost
Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland has a subarctic to cool maritime climate. The island is Zone 4b-5b near the coast; Labrador is Zone 1-3. Short growing seasons but excellent for cold-hardy crops, root vegetables, and berries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
What zone is Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador spans Canadian Zone 4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
When do you plant Persimmons in Newfoundland and Labrador?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.