Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers
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.
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
QUICKSTICK
In German
amerikanische persimmon
QUICKSTICK
In French
Diospyros virginiana
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
American λωτός
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
QuickStick
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of American persimmon and Quickstick
Season and care of American persimmon and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American persimmon and Quickstick Physical Information
American persimmon and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Quickstick are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of American persimmon and Quickstick
Care of American persimmon and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.