Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Purple, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
CALLICARPA americana
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
American beautyberry , French mulberry
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
American Beautyberry Tree
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Amerikanische Schönbaum
In French
Persimmon japonais
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
Americana beautyberry Árbol
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ranunculoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and American Beautyberry
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and American Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and American Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and American Beautyberry Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and American Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and American Beautyberry are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and American Beautyberry
Care of Japanese Persimmon and American Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.