fruit tree variety in zone 8a
Yates american persimmon in zone 8a
Yates · Diospyros virginiana
- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 days
- Chill needed
- 100 to 400 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 180 to 240
The verdict
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About Yates
Very sweet, soft when ripe with intense honey flavor; fresh eating and baking (puddings, breads). Productive but needs a pollinator.
Critical timing for zone 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Yates in adjacent zones
Frequently asked questions
- Will Yates american persimmon grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Yates is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 8a, which includes zone 8a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 8a?
American Persimmon needs 100 to 400 chill hours. Zone 8a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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