Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
Not available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
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.
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
amerikanische persimmon
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Diospyros virginiana
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
arándanos japonés
In Greek
American λωτός
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Ebenaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Elaeocarpus
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 Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of American persimmon and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Blueberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
American persimmon and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
American persimmon and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of American persimmon and Japanese Blueberry
Care of American persimmon and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.