species 9,081 observations
Japanese Persimmon
Diospyros kaki
Field notes
Diospyros kaki, the Oriental persimmon, Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon, kaki persimmon, or Fuyu persimmon, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Diospyros. Although its first botanical description was not published until 1780, D. kaki cultivation in China dates back more than 2000 years.
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15
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth, Hypocala Moth, Pecan Carpenterworm Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Oleander Scale, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Red Fox
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Resists
- Foot traffic Wet soil
From NC State Extension.