Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Fern Pinien
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
pino helecho
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Fern sosna
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Fern pinus
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Fern Pine and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Fern Pine and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Fern Pine and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fern Pine and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Fern Pine and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fern Pine 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.