Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southeastern United States
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Not Available
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
ILEX vomitoria
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Yaupon
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
Yaupon
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Yaupon
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Quiuí
Yaupon
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
Yaupon
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Yaupon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Celastrales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwifruit and Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Yaupon Holly
Care of Kiwifruit and Yaupon Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
