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Can You Grow Persimmon in Alabama?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
Plant zones
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Alabama 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 Alabama
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Alabama?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is Alabama?
Alabama spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Persimmons in Alabama?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.