It is not recommended in northern areas of Mississippi where the chilling period could exceed 1,000 hours. Once established, this tree does well on a wide range of soils.
Oriental persimmons have few insect, disease, or other problems.
Mature trees range in height from 10 to 40 feet, depending upon the variety. They produce large crops of colorful fruit during the fall when few other fruits are ripening. The ripe fruit is not astringent. The Oriental persimmon does best in areas with moderate winters and mild summers. It tolerates temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit when fully dormant, but has a low chilling requirement of only about 100 hours.