Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central United States, Canada
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Blue Ash
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Blue Ash plant
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
kiwai
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Blue 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
Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Ash has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash pruning is done 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.