Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Wood
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.
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
होल्म ओक
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Steineiche
In French
Diospyros virginiana
chêne vert
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
encina
In Greek
American λωτός
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
azinheira
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
dąb skalny
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
ilice
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Fagaceae
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 Holm Oak
Season and care of American persimmon and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Holm Oak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American persimmon and Holm Oak Physical Information
American persimmon and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Holm Oak are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American persimmon and Holm Oak
Care of American persimmon and Holm Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holm Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.