Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Lemon yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in 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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
कीवी फल
In German
Kornelkirsche
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
cornouiller
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Quiuí
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Kiwifruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kiwifruit
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Cornelian 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.