Can You Grow Persimmon in Canadian Zone 0?
Quick Answer:
❌ No — Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
❌ No
Persimmon won't survive Canadian Zone 0 winters outdoors
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
🗺️ Canadian Plant Hardiness Zones
Zone 0 is shown in
this colour
on the map below
Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2014) — Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada / Canadian Forest Service
Canadian zones run 0–9 (coldest to warmest) — a separate system from USDA zones. Browse all Canadian zones →
Technical climate details for Canadian Zone 0
- USDA Zone
- 0
- Last Frost
- early July
- First Frost
- early August
- Frost-Free Days
- 31
- Persimmon Zone Range
- 7a – 10b
Frequently Asked Questions
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
Canadian Zone 0 is in USDA Hardiness Zone 0 with approximately 31 frost-free days per year.
Persimmon grows in USDA Zones 7a–10b.
Persimmon is beginner-friendly and one of the easier crops to grow.