Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Arjuna
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Terminalia arjuna
In French
kiwai
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
arjuna
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Actinidiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Arjuna Tree
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.