Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
China
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
European crab apple
In Hindi
कीवी फल
european crab apple
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Kiwifruit and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Kiwifruit and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Kiwifruit and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and European Crab Apple
Care of Kiwifruit and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
