Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Root
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.
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Octopus tree
In French
Diospyros virginiana
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
árbol pulpo
In Greek
American λωτός
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of American persimmon and Octopus Tree
Season and care of American persimmon and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American persimmon and Octopus Tree Physical Information
American persimmon and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Octopus Tree are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American persimmon and Octopus Tree
Care of American persimmon and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.