Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Canary Islands
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Drachenbaum
Hardy Kiwi
In French
dragonnier
kiwai
In Spanish
Drago
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
smok Drzewo
hardy kiwi
In Latin
draco ligno
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Dragon Tree and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
