Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Mountain forests
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Blue, 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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Mahonia
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Mahonia
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Mahonia
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Mahonia
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Quiuí
mahonia
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Mahonia
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Mahonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Ranunculales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Mahonia
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Mahonia Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Mahonia are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Mahonia
Care of Kiwifruit and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
