Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Diospyros kaki
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Kaki
Silver bells
In German
Kaki
Silver bells
In French
Plaqueminier
Silver bells
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
Silver bells
In Greek
Kaki
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Kaki
Silver bells
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
Silver bells
In Latin
Kaki
Silver bells
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Kaki and Silver Bells
Season and care of Kaki and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Kaki and Silver Bells Physical Information
Kaki and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Silver Bells are as follows:
Care of Kaki and Silver Bells
Care of Kaki and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.