Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
California, Mexico
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
कीवी फल
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Monterey Pine
Care of Kiwifruit and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.