Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
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
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
kiwai
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Mulberry
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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 Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.