Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
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 Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Pinnate
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
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
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
कीवी फल
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Quiuí
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Ericales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Kiwifruit
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Blue Princess Holly 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.