fuyu persimmon growing zone

Our 'Fuyu' persimmon tree at Logee's has been growing in the ground in our cold greenhouse since the 1940's and reliably produces fruit every fall.
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Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu' (Diospyros kaki)

Hardiness Zone	8, 9, 10
Grows to	6-8'
Minimum Temperature Indoors	32

What zones do Persimmons grow in?

Persimmon trees are hardy to USDA zones 4-9, unless otherwise noted .

Can Persimmons grow in Zone 5?

Persimmon trees are hardy in USDA zones 5 to 11. However, you'll have to select the right type for your area. There are two types of persimmon trees. The Asian persimmon (Diospyros kaki) grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 11, and is known for its large fruits on smaller trees.

Where are Fuyu persimmons grown?

Asian persimmons are native to warm temperate and sub-tropical climates, but they can tolerate some cold weather and heavy soils, depending on the rootstock. 'Fuyu' and 'Hachiya' will thrive in Zone 7 and warmer. 'Hachiya' does especially well in California.

Where do Persimmons grow in the US?

The American persimmon, also known as the common persimmon, is native from Florida to Connecticut, west to Iowa and south to Texas. Persimmon trees can be grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. The American persimmon can tolerate temperatures down to -25 F.

Do persimmon trees bear fruit every year?

Oriental persimmons bloom after five years but do not bear fruit until after seven years. ... Both American and Oriental persimmons have alternate year blooming and fruiting. This means that you will get a large crop of small fruit one year and in the successive year, a small crop of larger fruit.

How long does it take for a Fuyu persimmon tree to bear fruit?

Harvest and Storing Persimmons

Persimmons begin bearing fruit 2 to 3 years after planting; some grafted trees will bear fruit the year after planting. Most persimmons are not edible until they are soft.

Do persimmon trees grow fast?

Variable Growth Rate, Well-Drained Soil

Some persimmon trees grow at predictable rates, but Japanese persimmon (D. kaki), also known as kaki persimmon, Oriental persimmon and Sharon fruit, grows between 12 and 36 inches per year in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Fuyu persimmon self pollinating?

Fuyu Asian persimmons are non-astringent, and the fruit keeps well for several weeks after picking. Fuyus and other Asian persimmons are self-pollinating.

Can persimmon grow in hot weather?

Persimmon is a deciduous fruit tree which is predominantly cultivated in sub-tropical and warm temperate regions. ... The tree tends to have a higher tolerance to heat, water stress and water logging than other deciduous fruit crops.

What is the lifespan of a persimmon tree?

The persimmon tree begins to bear fruit after 3 to 5 years and has an average life span of 60 years (Das et al., 2001). California commercial cultivars 'Hachiya' and 'Fuyu' of D.

Do persimmons fruit on new wood?

Persimmon: Persimmons fruit on new wood near the tips of last years' wood. They tend to have thin, weak branches and get too tall. ... -removing all of last year's growth means no fruit. This holds true for both the predominant species.

How tall do Fuyu persimmon trees grow?

Self-fertile, 'Fuyu' does not require cross-pollination with another species, but many horticulturists believe fruit is tastier and more abundant when cross-pollination occurs. Growing 18- to 20-feet tall, 'Fuyu' trees are spaced more than 20 feet apart, as the spread can be equal to the height.

How tall do American persimmon trees grow?

American persimmon trees, also called common persimmon trees, are easy to grow, moderate sized trees that reach about 20 feet (6 m.) tall in the wild. They can be grown in many regions and are hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 5.

How long does it take to grow a persimmon tree from seed?

Persimmon trees grown from seed can take 3-5 years to bear fruit.

Which persimmon tree is best?

Fuyu persimmon tree – USDA zones 7-10

Bearing non-astringent persimmon fruit, this is — in my opinion — the best persimmon. A Fuyu persimmon tree will grow 15′-20′ tall and equally as wide. It's self-pollinating, so a single tree will produce fruit. The fruit of a Fuyu persimmon tree stays firm when ripe.

What month do persimmon trees bloom?

The flowers of the American persimmon begin to bloom in May and stay in bloom until June (UVM 2018). Because the plant is dioecious, the male trees have different flowers than the female trees.

How can you tell if a persimmon tree is male or female?

You can tell male trees from female trees because male flowers are smaller and appear in small clusters, while the larger female flower appears alone. Inside the female flower you will find the pistil but also sterile stamens, noticeably smaller than stamens in the male flower.

How much sun does a persimmon tree need?

Plant your persimmon tree in a spot that gets at least six to eight hours of full sun per day.

Which is the sweetest persimmon?

The Hachiya, which is incredibly sweet when ripe, is full of mouth-puckering tannic acid, while the Fuyu, a newer variety, has had the tannic acid bred out. Hachiya are bright, heart-shaped and orange-red inside and out.

How do I ripen a persimmon?

You can ripen persimmons at home by placing them in a paper bag with a banana or an apple to expose the fruit to ethylene fumes. They should take three to six days to fully ripen, and once ripe they must be eaten immediately. One variety of persimmon, the tannin-free Fuyu, can be eaten at any stage of ripeness.

Is there a dwarf persimmon tree?

Persimmon trees grow to a mature height of about 25-30' tall & wide in Portland. Exceptions are 'Izu', which is a dwarf tree, maturing at 12-15' tall, and 'Tanenashi', which matures at 40'.