Eureka persimmon (asian)
Yes, Eureka persimmon (asian) grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). Low chill; source gives no number.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 7-10 (general guide for persimmon (asian))
- Pollination
- Mostly self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
- Low chill; source gives no number
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ison's Nursery Eureka Persimmon Tree | $30.95 | standard | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other persimmon (asian) varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuyu | 200 | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Tanenashi | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Fuyu Imoto | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Hana Fuyu | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Suruga | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Giombo | Not rated | 7-10 | listed | |
| Hiratanenashi | Not rated | 7-10 | listed | |
| Ichi Ki Kei Jiro | Not rated | 7-10 | listed |
Quick answers
Does Eureka persimmon (asian) grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for both north and south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Eureka persimmon (asian) need?
Low chill; source gives no number. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Eureka persimmon (asian) need a pollinator?
Mostly self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Eureka persimmon (asian)?
Zones 7-10 as a general guide for persimmon (asian).
Where can I buy Eureka persimmon (asian)?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 0 with it in stock, from $30.95. See the price table above.