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Variety fit — Oklahoma

Can I grow Hachiya persimmon in Oklahoma?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7b and typical 1212 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Oklahoma’s main growing area (73102): zone 7b, ~1,212 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Hachiya requirements vs. Oklahoma climate
Hachiya chill requirement200 chill hours
Hachiya hardinessUSDA zones 7–10
Oklahoma average chill (73102)1,212 hours (949–1,545 across 10 winters)
Oklahoma zone (73102)USDA zone 7b
USDA pomological watercolor of Hachiya persimmon
Diospyros: HachiyaUSDA pomological watercolor, Elsie E. Lower, 1909 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Hachiya persimmon in Oklahoma?
Yes — Your zone 7b and typical 1212 chill hours both suit this variety.

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Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Hachiya Persimmon — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Dave Wilson Nursery. Hachiya — variety specifications — accessed October 2026