Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
China Doll
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Zimmeresche
In French
kiwai
china doll
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
china doll
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
china árvore boneca
In Polish
hardy kiwi
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and China Doll
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Doll season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and China Doll Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and China Doll are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and China Doll
Care of Hardy Kiwi and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.