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Can You Grow Persimmon in Kansas?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
Plant zones
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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 Kansas
Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Kansas?
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
What zone is Kansas?
Kansas spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Persimmons in Kansas?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.