Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
जायफल
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Muskatnuss
In French
Persimmon japonais
noix de muscade
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
nuez moscada
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
noz-moscada
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Genus
Diospyros
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Nutmeg
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Nutmeg Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Nutmeg are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Nutmeg
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.