Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
China
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
  
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
  
Habitat
Mountain forests
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Yellow green, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
  
Grafting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
  
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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 for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
  
fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
  
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
  
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
  
Laurus nobilis
  
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
  
Sweetbay
  
In Hindi
कीवी फल
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
  
Echter Lorbeer
  
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
  
Laurus nobilis
  
In Portuguese
Quiuí
  
Loureiro
  
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
  
Wawrzyn szlachetny
  
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
  
Laurus nobilis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Magnoliaceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Laurus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Sweetbay
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Sweetbay Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Sweetbay are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Kiwifruit and Sweetbay
Care of Kiwifruit and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.