Asian Persimmon is a long-term planting — a young tree typically takes about four years to bear its first real fruit, and then produces for years. It's hardy across USDA zones 7 through 10. Its flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees and native bees, even though the fruit is the prize. It roots deep, which helps it reach moisture in a dry spell and open up tight soil as it establishes.
Zones
7-10
pH Range
5-8.3
Sun
Full Sun
To First Harvest
~4 yr
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What Asian Persimmon is
Asian Persimmon grows as a perennial and reaches around 25 feet at maturity.
How to grow Asian Persimmon
Asian Persimmon grows in USDA zones 7 through 10 and takes about four years to begin bearing. Asian Persimmon does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5 to 8.3, on well-drained ground. It needs around 2,500 growing degree days to mature, a growing season of at least 150 frost-free days, and about 200 hours of winter chill to set fruit, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
7-10
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5 - 8.3
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
46.4°F
The lowest temperature it shrugs off — below this, expect damage without cover.
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To First Harvest
~4 years
Asian persimmon; low-chill cultivar typical; harvests in fall after first frost. ~4 yr from grafted to first crop.
UC-Fruit
GDD Required
2500+
Growing degree-days of accumulated warmth it needs to mature — humid summers reach this faster than cool coastal ones.
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Mature Height
25 ft
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Chill Hours
200+
Winter hours below ~45°F it needs to fruit — too-mild winters can leave it bloom-shy.
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Frost-Free Days
150+
The frost-free stretch it needs start to finish — short-season areas may need an indoor head start.
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Plant it right
Set asian persimmon in full sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Asian Persimmon prefers pH 5 to 8.3 (FAO ECOCROP). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Asian Persimmon takes about four years to its first meaningful harvest (UC-Fruit). Prune annually while it establishes, and the tree will then crop for years.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — asian persimmon is toxic to dogs (mild severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Asian Persimmon offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators.
Before you harvest asian persimmon, know your soil
Anything you grow to eat takes up what's in the ground it grows in, so it's worth knowing what's documented near you before you plant asian persimmon for food. Our free screen reads 9 federal source types across roughly 1.8M indexed sites and shows which sit near your address and which way they drain. It's a screening estimate from public records and proximity — not a soil test — so a nearby record means a soil test is worth it, not that your soil is unsafe.
Where Asian Persimmon thrives
Asian Persimmon is hardy across USDA zones 7 through 10. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 7–10·Where Asian Persimmon growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Asian Persimmon can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Asian Persimmon in my zone?
Asian Persimmon grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
How long until Asian Persimmon bears fruit?
Asian Persimmon typically takes about four years after planting to bear its first real crop, then produces for years (UC-Fruit). Soil, climate, and rootstock all shift the timeline.
When should you plant Asian Persimmon?
Set asian persimmon out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Asian Persimmon need?
Asian Persimmon needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Asian Persimmon need?
Asian Persimmon prefers soil pH 5 to 8.3, on well-drained ground (FAO ECOCROP). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Asian Persimmon attract pollinators?
Yes — asian persimmon's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees and native bees.
Is Asian Persimmon safe for pets?
Asian Persimmon is toxic to pets (dogs) with mild severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)