Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Mid fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
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
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
लेबनान देवदार
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Libanon-Zeder
In French
kiwai
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Cedrus libani
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Cedr libański
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cedar of Lebanon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.