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| Identification |
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Genus
Actinidia
Species
chinensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
kiwi
Chinese goosberry
Family
ACTINIDIACEAE
Specimen number
S6347
Data source
GrUnFr p83;Frgnt p144
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Actinidia chinensis have a strongly perfume scented aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is egg-shaped and egg-sized, with brown hairy skin which easily peels to reveal juicy green gooseberry-flavored flesh. Actinidia chinensis is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
richly scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Dioecious
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
egg-shaped and egg-sized, with brown hairy skin which easily peels to reveal juicy green gooseberry-flavored flesh
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Actinidia chinensis is dioecious, thus both a male and a female of the species are required in order to bear fruit. Kiwi (in some places called Chinese goosberry) may have originated from China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Actinidia chinensis is a perennial. Kiwi (locally known in some parts as Chinese goosberry) is deciduous in nature.
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