Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Crapemyrtle
In French
Persimmon japonais
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Diospyros
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Crapemyrtle
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.