Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China
Types
it is a type of birch
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early 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, 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
कीवी फल
In German
Yellow Birch
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
bouleau jaune
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Quiuí
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Birch flavum
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Kiwifruit
Care of Yellow Birch and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Yellow Birch 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.