Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Black Cherry
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
कीवी फल
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Quiuí
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Cherry and Kiwifruit
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Kiwifruit? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Kiwifruit. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Kiwifruit doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Kiwifruit has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Cherry and Kiwifruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Black Cherry and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Black Cherry and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Cherry and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Cherry and Kiwifruit
Care of Black Cherry and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Black 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.