Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Korea
Melanesia
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
-
Habitat
Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Copperleaf
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Copperleaf
In French
Persimmon japonais
Copperleaf
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
copperleaf
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Copperleaf
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Copperleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Euphorbiales
Family
Ebenaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Copperleaf
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Copperleaf Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Copperleaf are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Copperleaf
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.