Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Leaf 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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
AESCULUS pavia
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
कीवी फल
In German
Red Buckeye
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Red Buckeye
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Quiuí
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Kiwifruit
Care of Red Buckeye and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Red 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.