Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
Boston Ivy
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Diospyros virginiana
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
Boston Ivy
In Greek
American λωτός
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American persimmon and Boston Ivy
Season and care of American persimmon and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American persimmon and Boston Ivy Physical Information
American persimmon and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Boston Ivy are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of American persimmon and Boston Ivy
Care of American persimmon and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.