Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Unknown
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
SERENOA repens
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Saw Palmetto
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Sägepalme
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Serenoa repens
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Serenoa repens
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Serenoa
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Serenoa repens
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Serenoa
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Serenoa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Serenoa Hook. f.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Saw Palmetto
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Saw Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Saw Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Saw Palmetto Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Saw Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Saw Palmetto are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
- Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Saw Palmetto
Care of Kiwifruit and Saw Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Saw Palmetto pruning is done 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 Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
