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When to Plant Persimmon Tree in Brinkley, Arkansas (72021)

Location

Brinkley, Arkansas

ZIP Code

72021

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Persimmon Tree directly outdoors 2 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Diospyros kaki
Days to Maturity 1460 days
Mature Height 120-240"
Spread 180"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

180" apart

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Planting Depth

6" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 42-90 days

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Growing Persimmon Tree in Zone 8a

Persimmon Tree (Diospyros kaki) is a popular garden vegetable. In Brinkley, Arkansas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 6, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Persimmon Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.