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Can You Grow Persimmon in Nova Scotia?
Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
Plant zones
Nova Scotia last frost
Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Nova Scotia?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia spans Canadian Zone 6 (5, 6).
When do you plant Persimmons in Nova Scotia?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.