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Can You Grow Persimmon in Pennsylvania?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate. Philadelphia is Zone 7a; Pittsburgh is Zone 6a; northern Pennsylvania is Zone 5a-5b. Four distinct seasons with a 6-7 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Pennsylvania?
Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.
What zone is Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Persimmons in Pennsylvania?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.