Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
China
Types
Not Available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
कीवी फल
In German
Köcherbaum
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Quiver Tree
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Quiuí
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Aloaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Quiver Tree and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Kiwifruit
Care of Quiver Tree and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Quiver Tree 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.