Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Elefant von Apple
amerikanische persimmon
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
American λωτός
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Caqui americano
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Ericales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and American persimmon
Season and care of Elephant Apple and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American persimmon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and American persimmon Physical Information
Elephant Apple and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and American persimmon are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and American persimmon
Care of Elephant Apple and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.