Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Argentina, Chile
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
कीवी फल
boxberry
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
boxberry
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
boxberry
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
boxberry
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
boxberry
In Portuguese
Quiuí
boxberry
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
boxberry
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Boxberry
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Boxberry Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Boxberry are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Boxberry
Care of Kiwifruit and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
