Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
10-10-10
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
कीवी फल
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Quiuí
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Diervilla
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Diervilleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Honeysuckle and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Kiwifruit
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Bush Honeysuckle 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.