Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
China
Types
Not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
कीवी फल
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Quiuí
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Kiwifruit
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.
