Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, 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
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Soil Compaction
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
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, 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
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
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
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, 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
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
QUERCUS macrocarpa
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Burr Oak
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Burr Oak
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Burr Oak
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Burr Oak
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Burr Oak
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Burr Oak
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Burr Oak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cherokee
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Burr Oak
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Burr Oak Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Burr Oak are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Burr Oak
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Burr Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.