When to Plant Persimmon Tree in Massachusetts
State
Massachusetts
Cities Covered
27
USDA Zones
6a, 6b, 7a
Plant Type
Direct Sow
📅 Planting Calendar for Massachusetts
Based on Boston (Zone 7a). Dates may vary by city.
Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 27, 2026
Note: Massachusetts spans multiple zones (6a, 6b, 7a). Select your city below for more precise dates.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Diospyros kaki
Days to Maturity 1460 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 180" apart
Find Your City in Massachusetts
Allston (Zone 6b)
Andover (Zone 6b)
Boston (Zone 7a)
Braintree (Zone 6b)
Brighton (Zone 6b)
Cambridge (Zone 6b)
Charlestown (Zone 7a)
Chelsea (Zone 7a)
Everett (Zone 7a)
Hyde Park (Zone 6b)
Jamaica Plain (Zone 6b)
Malden (Zone 6b)
Mattapan (Zone 6b)
Medford (Zone 6b)
Melrose (Zone 6b)
Milton (Zone 6b)
Milton Village (Zone 6b)
Quincy (Zone 6b)
Readville (Zone 6b)
Revere (Zone 7a)
Roslindale (Zone 6b)
Somerville (Zone 7a)
Stoneham (Zone 6b)
West Medford (Zone 6b)
West Roxbury (Zone 6b)
Weymouth (Zone 6b)
Winthrop (Zone 7a)
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Growing Persimmon Tree in Massachusetts
Persimmon Tree (Diospyros kaki) is a popular garden vegetable in Massachusetts. The state spans USDA Hardiness Zones 6a, 6b, 7a, so planting dates can vary significantly depending on your location.
In most areas of Massachusetts, you can direct sow Persimmon Tree outdoors around Friday, March 27, 2026.
For the most accurate planting dates, enter your ZIP code on our homepage or select your city from the list above.