Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
कीवी फल
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Quiuí
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
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 Japanese Ardisia and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Ardisia and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Kiwifruit
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
