Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China, Japan
Types
Prunus virginiana
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Kaki
In German
Chokecherry
Kaki
In French
Chokecherry
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Chokecherry
Kaki
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Kaki
In Polish
Chokecherry
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
chokecherry
Kaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Kaki
Season and care of Chokecherry and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Kaki Physical Information
Chokecherry and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Kaki are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Kaki
Care of Chokecherry and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Chokecherry 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.