Type
American, cold-hardy, needs pollinizer
Persimmon variety
Prok Persimmon
A well-known American persimmon with large fruit for the species and rich, sweet flavor when soft. It is suitable for colder regions than most Asian persimmons.
Season
mid-fall
Best for
cold climates, fresh eating
About Prok
Prok is an American persimmon selected for large fruit and good eating quality after softening. It is much more cold-hardy than Asian persimmons and has the characteristic rich, sweet American persimmon flavor.
Growing Prok Persimmon
Prok is a female American persimmon and requires a male American persimmon pollinizer to set fruit. Harvest after fruit softens and begins to release easily, because unripe fruit is strongly astringent.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all persimmon, see the complete guide.
How to grow PersimmonOther persimmon varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.