Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Citrus nobilis, Murcott, Setoka
Habitat
Mountain forests
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Never 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
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Black sooty mold, Brown Rot, Citrus canker, Leafminers, Psyllids, Red blotch, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
CITRUS x nobilis
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Tangor, Temple Orange
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Tangor
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Tangor
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Tangor
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Tangor
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Tangor
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Tangor
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Tangor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rutaceae
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 Tangor
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Tangor is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Tangor Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangor season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Tangor is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangor is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Tangor Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Tangor physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tangor height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Tangor are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tangor flower color: White
- Tangor leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Tangor
Care of Kiwifruit and Tangor include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Tangor 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 Tangor needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.