Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
China, Korea
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Banana Tree
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Bananenbaum
Japanese Persimmon
In French
Bananier
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
Banano
El caqui japonés
In Greek
μπανανιά
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
Banana drzewa
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Persimmon Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ericales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Banana Tree and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Japanese Persimmon season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Banana Tree and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Banana Tree and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Banana Tree and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Banana Tree and Japanese Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.