Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
China
Types
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Cornus florida
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Flowering dogwood
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
flowering dogwood
कीवी फल
In German
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Cornus florida
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Cornus florida
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Cornus florida
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Cornus florida
Quiuí
In Polish
Cornus florida
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Cornus florida
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Dogwood and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Flowering Dogwood and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Dogwood and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Dogwood and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Flowering Dogwood and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Flowering Dogwood and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Kiwifruit
Care of Flowering Dogwood and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Flowering Dogwood 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.