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