Life Span
Perennial
Not Registered
Origin
China, Japan
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Kaki
Japanese Cedar
In German
Kaki
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Plaqueminier
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
cedro japonés
In Greek
Kaki
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Kaki
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
japoński cedr
In Latin
Kaki
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kaki and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Kaki and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Cedar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Kaki and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Kaki and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Care of Kaki and Japanese Cedar
Care of Kaki and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.