Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
कीवी फल
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Red aronii
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
arbutifolia
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 Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kiwifruit and Red Chokeberry
Care of Kiwifruit and Red Chokeberry 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 Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.