Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
China
Types
Not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
VITIS rotundifolia
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Muscadine
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Muscadine
कीवी फल
In German
Muscadine
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Muscadine
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Muscadine
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
μοσχοστάφυλο
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Muscadine
Quiuí
In Polish
Muscadine
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Muscadine
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Muscadine and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Muscadine and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Muscadine and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muscadine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Muscadine and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Muscadine and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Muscadine and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
Muscadine leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Muscadine and Kiwifruit
Care of Muscadine and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, 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 Muscadine 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.