Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig, Black Mission Fig
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water deeply about once a week
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, 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, Use 6-6-6 amounts
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade
For making oil, Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
FICUS carica 'Brown Turkey'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Brown Turkey Fig, Fig
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Brown Türkei Fig Tree
In French
kiwai
Brown Turquie Fig Tree
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Turquía marrón de la Higuera
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Μπράουν Τουρκία Fig Tree
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Brown Figueira Turquia
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Brown, p Turcia ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Actinidiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Brown Turkey Fig
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Brown Turkey Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Brown Turkey Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brown Turkey Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Brown Turkey Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Brown Turkey Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Brown Turkey Fig Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Brown Turkey Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brown Turkey Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 450.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Brown Turkey Fig are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brown Turkey Fig flower color: Green
- Brown Turkey Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Brown Turkey Fig
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Brown Turkey Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brown Turkey Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, 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 Brown Turkey Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.