Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Fruit
Origin
China, South-Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Mixed deciduous forest, Roadsides
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
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
Not Available
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
Cassia grandis
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Pink Shower Tree
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Pink Shower Tree
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Rosa Shower Tree
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Cassia grandis
kiwai
In Spanish
Cassia grandis
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Ροζ δέντρο ντους
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
marimari
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Różowy Prysznic Drzewo
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Pink arbor imber
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cassia Grandis and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Cassia Grandis and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Grandis and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Grandis season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Grandis is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Cassia Grandis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Cassia Grandis and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Cassia Grandis and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Grandis height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Grandis and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Cassia Grandis flower color: Pink and Yellow green
Cassia Grandis leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cassia Grandis and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Cassia Grandis and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Grandis pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cassia Grandis 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.
