Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
kiwai
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
kiwi hardy
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
American Beautyberry and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Hardy Kiwi
Care of American Beautyberry and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.