Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Korea
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
चमकीला
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Flamboyant
Japanese Persimmon
In French
Flamboyant
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
Extravagante
El caqui japonés
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
extravagante
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
Kwiecisty
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
flamboyant
Persimmon Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Persimmon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamboyant Tree and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Japanese Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flamboyant 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.