Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
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
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Japanese Persimmon
White Dogwood
In German
Japanese Persimmon
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Persimmon japonais
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
El caqui japonés
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Persimmon japonês
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
japoński Persimmon
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Persimmon Italica
Cornus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Persimmon and White Dogwood
Season and care of Japanese Persimmon and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Persimmon and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and White Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Persimmon and White Dogwood Physical Information
Japanese Persimmon and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Persimmon and White Dogwood are as follows:
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Persimmon and White Dogwood
Care of Japanese Persimmon and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.