Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Eastern Europe
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
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
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Dwarf Iris
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Zwergiris
In French
Persimmon japonais
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
Enano Iris
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Dwarf Iris
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.