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Can You Grow Persimmon in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Persimmon in Virginia?
Persimmon thrives in your zone — plant a Fuyu and enjoy one of the easiest fruit trees going.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Persimmons in Virginia?
See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.