Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
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
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Ironbark
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Ironbark
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Ironbark
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Ironbark
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Ironbark
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Ironbark
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Ironbark
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Ironbark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Actinidiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Ironbark
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ironbark season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Ironbark Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Ironbark are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Ironbark
Care of Kiwifruit and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.