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Can You Grow Persimmon in North Carolina?
US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
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 North Carolina
North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in North Carolina?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is North Carolina?
North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).
When do you plant Persimmons in North Carolina?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.