Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Madagascar
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Devil's Backbone
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Devil's Backbone
In French
Persimmon japonais
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ebenaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Persimmon and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Devils Backbone
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.