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Can You Grow Persimmon in Kentucky?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
Plant zones
Kentucky last frost
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Kentucky?
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
What zone is Kentucky?
Kentucky spans USDA Zone 6b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Persimmons in Kentucky?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.