Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Diospyros kaki
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In French
Plaqueminier
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
Abedul
In Portuguese
Kaki
bétula
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
Brzoza
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kaki and Birch
Season and care of Kaki and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Kaki and Birch Physical Information
Kaki and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Birch are as follows:
Care of Kaki and Birch
Care of Kaki and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.