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Can You Grow Persimmon in Montana?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
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 Montana
Montana has a semi-arid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected valleys are Zone 5-6. Short but intense growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Montana?
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
What zone is Montana?
Montana spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Persimmons in Montana?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.