Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
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, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Black Walnut
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
kiwai
Noir noyer
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
nogal negro
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
nogueira preta
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Juglandales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Juglandinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Walnut
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Black Walnut Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Black Walnut are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Walnut
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.