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Variety fit — Nova Scotia

Can I grow Fuyu persimmon in Nova Scotia?

The verdict

Not recommended

  • Your zone 6a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Based on Nova Scotia’s main growing area (B4N): zone 6a, ~1,451 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

Fuyu requirements vs. Nova Scotia climate
Fuyu chill requirement200 chill hours
Fuyu hardinessUSDA zones 7–10
Nova Scotia average chill (B4N)1,451 hours (1,252–1,695 across 10 winters)
Nova Scotia zone (B4N)USDA zone 6a
USDA pomological watercolor of Fuyu persimmon
Diospyros: FuyuUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1925 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

These meet Nova Scotia’s chill hours and zone comfortably:

Or the same verdict for another region:

Can I grow Fuyu persimmon in Nova Scotia?
Probably not — Your zone 6a is colder than this variety's hardiness range (zones 7–10); winter cold may damage or kill the tree.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Natural Resources Canada. Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Fuyu (Jiro) Persimmon — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Persimmons — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026