Growing American Persimmon in USDA Zone 5b
Zone temp
-15°F to -10°F
Season
165 days
Crop chill
100 to 400
Suitable varieties
3
Will american persimmon thrive in zone 5b?
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Recommended varieties for zone 5b
- Meader. Sweet, soft, rich complex flavor reminiscent of dates and apricot when fully ripe; eat soft only, astringent until then. Fresh, baking, drying. Self-fertile cold-hardy native selection.
- Yates. Very sweet, soft when ripe with intense honey flavor; fresh eating and baking (puddings, breads). Productive but needs a pollinator.
- Prok. Sweet, large fruit with rich flavor; fresh and baking. Reliable producer, partially self-fertile.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- Plum curculio
- Codling moth
- Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Frequently asked questions
- Will american persimmon grow in zone 5b?
Yes. American Persimmon is recommended for USDA zones 4b through 9a, which includes zone 5b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5b?
American Persimmon needs 100 to 400 chill hours. Zone 5b typically provides chill hours within or above this range; specific varieties may have different requirements.