Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Mountain forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Red Buckeye
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Red Buckeye
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Red Buckeye
Care of Kiwifruit and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.