Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
China
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Zoysia
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In German
Zoysia
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Zoysia
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Zoysia
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Zoysia
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Quiuí
In Polish
Zoysia
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Zoysia
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Zoysia and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Zoysia and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Zoysia and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zoysia and Kiwifruit
Care of Zoysia and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Zoysia 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.