Type
American, cold-hardy, needs pollinizer
Persimmon variety
Yates Persimmon
An American persimmon cultivar valued for sweet, flavorful fruit and good cold tolerance. The ripe fruit is soft and best eaten fresh or used in desserts.
Season
mid to late fall
Best for
cold climates, baking
About Yates
Yates is an American persimmon cultivar valued for good-quality, sweet fruit and cold-hardiness. Its fruit becomes soft and richly flavored at full ripeness.
Growing Yates Persimmon
Yates needs a compatible male American persimmon nearby for pollination. Pick only when fully soft or when fruit drops readily, and protect ripening fruit from wildlife.
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.