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Can You Grow Persimmon in Delaware?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
Plant zones
Delaware last frost
Delaware 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 Delaware
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Delaware?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is Delaware?
Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).
When do you plant Persimmons in Delaware?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.