Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Diospyros kaki
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
AMMI majus
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Kaki
बिशप निराना
In German
Kaki
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Plaqueminier
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
biznaga
In Greek
Kaki
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Kaki
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Kaki
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kaki and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Kaki and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Kaki and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Kaki and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Care of Kaki and Bishop's Weed
Care of Kaki and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.