Suruga persimmon (asian)
Yes, Suruga 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)
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
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
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 |
| Eureka | Not rated | 7-10 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| 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 |
| Giombo | Not rated | 7-10 | listed | |
| Hiratanenashi | Not rated | 7-10 | listed | |
| Ichi Ki Kei Jiro | Not rated | 7-10 | listed |
Quick answers
Does Suruga 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 Suruga persimmon (asian) need?
Low chill; source gives no number. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Suruga persimmon (asian) need a pollinator?
Mostly self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Suruga persimmon (asian)?
Zones 7-10 as a general guide for persimmon (asian).