Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Clay, Loam
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 to half of its height
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
कीवी फल
Yellow Birch
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Yellow Birch
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Quiuí
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiwifruit and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Kiwifruit and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwifruit and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiwifruit and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Kiwifruit and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwifruit and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwifruit and Yellow Birch
Care of Kiwifruit and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.