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[Steve <sdw12986@aol.com>]

Thanks James (and thanks to the others who replied). I've known about 
Meader for a long time and have decided against trying it. My yard gets 
to about -35 F on an average year. Last year we went down to -34 on 
February 29th (just when I was starting to think the coldest days were 
over). We have gone to -40 on occasion.
I don't have a sheltered location. I live next to a lake, which is 
wonderful for moderating temperatures in the growing season. In the 
winter the ice gets about 3 feet thick and there is not much moderation 
then. When the wind blows from the north or west, it comes across nearly 
2 miles of flat ice and really blasts my yard.
No persimmons for me, I'm afraid.

Steve


JAMES ELIE wrote:
> Hey Steve,
>
> An American persimmon may be hardy enough for you.  I know the variety
> Meader is supposedly hardy to minus thirty.  Another plus with Meader is
> that it is self-fertile whereas other american persimmons would require you
> to plant a male tree and a female tree.  I am borderline zones 4 and 5 here
> in Green Bay Wisconsin and my Meader has done well.  I am still waiting for
> my male tree reach maturity to pollinate my NC10, Garretson, and one other
> variety (can't recall at the moment).  
>
> In a sheltered spot, you might  be able to pull it off.  Good Luck with
> things.
>
> Jim Elie