Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits
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.
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
आमला
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Stachelbeere
In French
Diospyros virginiana
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
Grosella
In Greek
American λωτός
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
Groselha
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
Agrest
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
hominem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ebenaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American persimmon and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of American persimmon and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American persimmon and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
American persimmon and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of American persimmon and Indian Gooseberry
Care of American persimmon and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.