Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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, Fertilize in early spring
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, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
कीवी फल
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
Quiuí
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Not Available
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Kiwifruit season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Kiwifruit
Care of Black Tupelo and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Tupelo 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.