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Can You Grow Persimmon in Wyoming?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Won't grow here

Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.

Plant zones

7a–10b

Wyoming last frost

mid-April

Wyoming first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

Perennial

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.

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Gardening in Wyoming

Wyoming has a semi-arid mountain climate with cold winters and short summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected low-elevation areas may reach Zone 5b-6a. Focus on hardy crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Persimmon in Wyoming?

Asian persimmon cannot handle the cold winters in your zone — try American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) for zones 4-9.

What zone is Wyoming?

Wyoming spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Persimmons in Wyoming?

See the planting guide for Persimmon — timing depends on your exact frost date.