fruit tree variety in zone 8b
Fuyu asian persimmon in zone 8b
Fuyu · Diospyros kaki
- Zone
- 8b 15°F to 20°F
- Growing season
- 260 days
- Chill needed
- 100 to 400 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 180 to 240
The verdict
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About Fuyu
Mild, honey-sweet, crisp like an apple when firm; the friendly entry-level persimmon, no astringency. Slice into salads, eat out of hand. Most popular Asian persimmon in the US.
Critical timing for zone 8b
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Common challenges in zone 8b
- ▸ Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
- ▸ Citrus greening risk
- ▸ Nematodes in sandy soils
Modified care for zone 8b
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Fuyu in adjacent zones
Other asian persimmon varieties for zone 8b
- Hachiya
Intensely sweet, custard-soft, complex tropical-honey flavor when fully ripe; astringent and inedible until so…
- Jiro
Sweet, mild, crisp; non-astringent like Fuyu but with slightly larger fruit. Eats firm or soft. Productive and…
- Saijo
Extremely sweet (the name means 'best one' in Japanese), soft custard texture when ripe with deep honey flavor…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Fuyu asian persimmon grow in zone 8b?
Yes. Fuyu is recommended for USDA zones 7a through 9a, which includes zone 8b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 8b?
Asian Persimmon needs 100 to 400 chill hours. Zone 8b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Japanese Persimmon", by Kim, via iNaturalist, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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