Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Black walnut
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Severe allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
JUGLANS regia
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
English Walnut
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Englisch Walnut
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Anglais Noyer
kiwai
In Spanish
Inglés nuez
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Inglês Walnut
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
orzech włoski
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Nucis anglicus
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Walnut and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of English Walnut and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about English Walnut and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
English Walnut and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
English Walnut and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of English Walnut and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of English Walnut and Hardy Kiwi
Care of English Walnut and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Walnut 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.