Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
China, Japan
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Damp forests, Woodlands
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 central stem
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Kaki
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Kaki
In French
Persimmon japonais
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
Kaki
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Kaki
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Kaki
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Kaki
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Kaki Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Kaki are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Kaki
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.