Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
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
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
Red Buckeye
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Red Buckeye
In French
Persimmon japonais
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Red Buckeye
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Persimmon and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Red Buckeye
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.