Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
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.
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
CORNUS mas
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
cornelian चेरी
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Kornelkirsche
In French
Diospyros virginiana
cornouiller
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
American λωτός
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American persimmon and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of American persimmon and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
American persimmon and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
American persimmon and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of American persimmon and Cornelian Cherry
Care of American persimmon and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.