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Can You Grow Persimmon in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
Plant zones
New Jersey last frost
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in New Jersey?
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Persimmons in New Jersey?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.