Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Barberry
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Burberry
कीवी फल
In German
Burberry
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Burberry
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Burberry
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Burberry
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Burberry
Quiuí
In Polish
kwaśnica
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Barberry
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ericales
Family
Berberidaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Barberry and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Barberry and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Barberry and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Barberry and Kiwifruit
Care of Barberry and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Barberry 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.
