Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
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
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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 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
Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Applicable
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
JUNIPERUS chinensis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Chinese Juniper
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
चीनी जुनिपर
In German
Hardy Kiwi
chinesische Wacholder
In French
kiwai
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
enebro chino
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
zimbro chinês
In Polish
hardy kiwi
jałowiec chiński
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Chinese iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Juniper
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Juniper Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Juniper are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
- Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Juniper
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Chinese Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Juniper 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 Chinese Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.