Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tree
Origin
China
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
2100
0
40000
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Habitat
Mountain forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-99-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-7
-
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm1,800.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
5.00 cm800.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
कीवी फल
इमली का पेड़
In German
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
Tamarinde
In French
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
tamarinier
In Spanish
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
tamarindo
In Greek
Ακτινίδια
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Quiuí
tamarindo
In Polish
Owoc kiwi
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Kiwi fructum
tamarind ligno
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Fabales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
Detarieae
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
60100
1
27800
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