Home › Persimmon › Grow in Georgia
Can You Grow Persimmon in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
Plant zones
Georgia last frost
Georgia 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 Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Georgia?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Persimmons in Georgia?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.