Promising new fruit and medicinal plants for the Steppe of Ukraine are species of the genus Diospyros L., Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal. There were first brought to Kherson region Diospyros kaki, D. lotus L., D. virginiana, Asimina triloba in the early 90-ies of the last century. The possibility of growing in the region, at least in the amateur culture, is proved. The Asimina triloba and Diospyros L. are enough winter-hardy in a Steppe of Ukraine. The virginian persimmon is of greatest hardiness. The high nutritional and medicinal properties of the fruits of the mentioned species are due to the presence of pectin, vitamins, mineral salts and others. They are characterized by high yield, the almost complete absence of pests and diseases in the region.