Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Prune central stem
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Crested Iris
In German
Kaki
Crested Iris
In French
Plaqueminier
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
Crested Iris
In Greek
Kaki
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Kaki
Crested Iris
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Kaki
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Asparagales
Family
Ebenaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kaki and Crested Iris
Season and care of Kaki and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaki and Crested Iris Physical Information
Kaki and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Crested Iris are as follows:
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
Kaki leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Kaki and Crested Iris
Care of Kaki and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.