Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Brazil
Types
Diospyros kaki
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In French
Plaqueminier
Abutilon
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Kaki
Abutilon
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
Abutilon
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kaki and Abutilon
Season and care of Kaki and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaki and Abutilon Physical Information
Kaki and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Abutilon are as follows:
Care of Kaki and Abutilon
Care of Kaki and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.