Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Habitat
coastal environs
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Pitanga
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Pitanga
Japanese Persimmon
In French
Pitanga
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
Pitanga
El caqui japonés
In Greek
Pitanga
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
Pitanga
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
Pitanga
Persimmon Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pitanga and Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Pitanga and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Persimmon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Pitanga and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Pitanga and Japanese Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.