Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
United States, Mexico
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Boston Ivy
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
kiwai
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Boston Ivy
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Boston Ivy
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Boston Ivy
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.