Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
कीवी फल
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
Quiuí
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Actinidiaceae
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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Kiwifruit
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.