Where Does Permission Grow? The American persimmon, also known as the common persimmon, is native from Florida to Connecticut, west to Iowa and south to Texas. Persimmon trees can be grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. The American persimmon can tolerate temperatures down to -25 degrees F.

Where do persimmons grow best?

Asian persimmons are native to warm temperate and sub-tropical climates, but they can tolerate some cold weather and heavy soils, depending on the rootstock. 'Fuyu' and 'Hachiya' will thrive in Zone 7 and warmer. 'Hachiya' does especially well in California.

What zones do persimmon trees grow in?

American persimmons make great shade trees and have beautiful fall color. They are also very cold tolerant and perform well in Zones 5-9. While American persimmon trees grow to be large shade trees, the Japanese persimmon is smaller and is often grown as a specimen tree.