Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
Mountain forests
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
कीवी फल
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Black Mulberry
Care of Kiwifruit and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.