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Can You Grow Persimmon in Maryland?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
Plant zones
Maryland last frost
Maryland 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 Maryland
Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Maryland?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is Maryland?
Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Persimmons in Maryland?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.