Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Black Ash plant
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
kiwai
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
planta Black Ash
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Scrophulariales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Ash
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Black Ash Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Black Ash are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Ash
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.