Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In German
Sharon Frucht
Pitanga
In French
Sharon Fruit
Pitanga
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
Pitanga
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
Pitanga
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Pitanga
In Latin
Sharon fructus
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Pitanga
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sharon Fruit and Pitanga Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Pitanga are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Sharon Fruit and Pitanga
Care of Sharon Fruit and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.