Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, 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
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ground Cover, 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
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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Milium effusum
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Persimmon japonais
millet étalé
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
effusum milium
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
milium effusum
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
milium effusum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Milium Effusum
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Milium Effusum season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Milium Effusum Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Milium Effusum are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
- Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Milium Effusum
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Milium Effusum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.