Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
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
Avoid during Pregnancy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
डोनट पीच
कीवी फल
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Donut Peach
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Donut Peach
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Quiuí
In Polish
Donut Peach
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Donut Peach
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Donut Peach and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Donut Peach and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Donut Peach and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Donut Peach and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Donut Peach and Kiwifruit
Care of Donut Peach and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Donut Peach 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.
