Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Not available
Habitat
Woodlands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
रो अंजीर
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Birkenfeige
In French
Persimmon japonais
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
higo llorón
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
chorando fig
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
płacz rys
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Persimmon and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color: Not Available
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Weeping Fig
Care of Japanese Persimmon and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.