Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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 Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Ash Tree
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
राख पेड़
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Esche
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
Fresno
kiwi hardy
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Freixo
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Jesion
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Fraxinum
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Actinidiaceae
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Ash Tree and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Hardy Kiwi season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Ash Tree and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Ash Tree and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Ash Tree and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ash Tree 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.