Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Korea
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Crocus
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Crocus
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Krokus
In French
Persimmon japonais
Crocus
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
Azafrán
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
κρόκος
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Açafrão
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Krokus
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Erocum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ebenaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crocoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Crocus
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Japanese Persimmon and Crocus Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Crocus are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Crocus
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.