Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
कीवी फल
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Quiuí
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Kiwifruit season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Kiwifruit
Care of Bird Cherry and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Bird Cherry 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.