Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Korea
America, Europe
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
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
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Verbena
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
verbena
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Eisenkraut
In French
Persimmon japonais
verveine
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
Verbena
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
verbena
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
werbena
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Grindelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Verbena
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Japanese Persimmon and Verbena Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Verbena are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Verbena
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.