Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Diospyros kaki
Cercis
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Kaki
Eastern Redbud
In French
Plaqueminier
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Kaki
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Kaki
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Kaki and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Kaki and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaki and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Kaki and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
Kaki leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Kaki and Eastern Redbud
Care of Kaki and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.