Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
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, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Elephant Apple
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Elefant von Apple
In French
Persimmon japonais
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dilleniales
Family
Ebenaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Elephant Apple
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
