Fuyu Imoto persimmon (asian)
Yes, Fuyu Imoto 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.
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- 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)
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
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Other persimmon (asian) varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuyu | 200 | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Eureka | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Tanenashi | 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 Fuyu Imoto 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 Fuyu Imoto persimmon (asian) need?
Low chill; source gives no number. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Fuyu Imoto persimmon (asian) need a pollinator?
Mostly self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Fuyu Imoto persimmon (asian)?
Zones 7-10 as a general guide for persimmon (asian).