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Can You Grow Persimmon in Alaska?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
Plant zones
Alaska last frost
Alaska 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 Alaska
Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Alaska?
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
What zone is Alaska?
Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).
When do you plant Persimmons in Alaska?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.