Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
कीवी फल
In German
Ohio buckeye
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Quiuí
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Kiwifruit
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.