Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, 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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
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, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Black Oak
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Black Oak Tree
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cherokee
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Black Oak
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Black Oak Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Black Oak are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Kiwifruit and Black Oak
Care of Kiwifruit and Black Oak 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 Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.