Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
kiwai
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Chokeberry
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.