Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Chocolate
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
-
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In German
Kaki
QUICKSTICK
In French
Plaqueminier
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Kaki
QuickStick
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
QUICKSTICK
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kaki and Quickstick
Season and care of Kaki and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaki and Quickstick Physical Information
Kaki and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Kaki and Quickstick
Care of Kaki and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.