Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
कीवी फल
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Quiuí
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Kiwifruit
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Kiwifruit Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Kiwifruit are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Kiwifruit
Care of American Beautyberry and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.