Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
California
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PLATANUS racemosa
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
California Sycamore
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
In German
Hardy Kiwi
California sycamore
In French
kiwai
californie sycomore
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
california sicómoro
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
califórnia sicômoro
In Polish
hardy kiwi
california jawor
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
california sycomoros
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and California Sycamore
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and California Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and California Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and California Sycamore season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and California Sycamore Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and California Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and California Sycamore are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
- California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and California Sycamore
Care of Hardy Kiwi and California Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and California Sycamore pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.