Growing American Persimmon in USDA Zone 7b
Zone temp
5°F to 10°F
Season
220 days
Crop chill
100 to 400
Suitable varieties
2
Will american persimmon thrive in zone 7b?
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Recommended varieties for zone 7b
- 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 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- Japanese beetles
- Brown marmorated stink bug
- Late summer disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7b
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Frequently asked questions
- Will american persimmon grow in zone 7b?
Yes. American Persimmon is recommended for USDA zones 4b through 9a, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
American Persimmon needs 100 to 400 chill hours. Zone 7b typically provides chill hours within or above this range; specific varieties may have different requirements.