Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
China, Korea
Types
Not available
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Leucojum
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Leucojum
Japanese Persimmon
In French
Leucojum
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
Leucojum
El caqui japonés
In Greek
Leucojum
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
Leucojum
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
Leucojum
Persimmon Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Leucojum and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Persimmon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Leucojum and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Leucojum and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Leucojum and Japanese Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.