Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China
Types
Water elm
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
American Elm
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
कीवी फल
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
orme d'Amérique
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
olmo americano
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
American Elm
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Quiuí
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elm and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Elm and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Elm and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Elm and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Care of Elm and Kiwifruit
Care of Elm and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.