Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
United States, California
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Blue Oak
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Blaue Eiche
In French
kiwai
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Carvalho azul
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Oak
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Blue Oak is Not Available.
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Oak Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Oak are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Oak
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done 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 Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
