Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
China
Types
not available
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow, Gray
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, 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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
southernwood
कीवी फल
In German
Eberraute
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Quiuí
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Southernwood
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Southernwood and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Southernwood and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Southernwood and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Southernwood and Kiwifruit
Care of Southernwood and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.