Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In French
Genévrier
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Juniperus
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Kaki
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Kaki
In Polish
Juniperus
Hurma wschodnia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Diospyros
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Juniper and Kaki
Season and care of Juniper and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Kaki Physical Information
Juniper and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Kaki are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and Kaki
Care of Juniper and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.