Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Turpentine bush
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
एगुएर
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Aguirre
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Aguirre
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Aguirre
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Aguirre
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Aguirre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Actinidia
Ericameria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Aguirre doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aguirre has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aguirre season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Aguirre include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
