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Can You Grow Persimmon in Louisiana?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
Plant zones
Louisiana last frost
Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Louisiana?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is Louisiana?
Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).
When do you plant Persimmons in Louisiana?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.