Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
कीवी फल
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
winobluszcz
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Parthenocissus
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 Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Virginia Creeper
Care of Kiwifruit and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.