Home › Persimmon › Grow in Prince Edward Island
Can You Grow Persimmon in Prince Edward Island?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
Plant zones
Prince Edward Island last frost
Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island
PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Prince Edward Island?
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
What zone is Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5).
When do you plant Persimmons in Prince Edward Island?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.