Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
China, Japan
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Kaki
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kaki
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Kaki
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Kaki
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Kaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Kaki
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Kaki season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Kaki Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Kaki are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Kaki
Care of Bird Cherry and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.