Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Nules , Nadorcott
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Black sooty mold, Citrus canker
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Digestive, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Added to salads, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CITRUS reticulata
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
clementine
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Clementine
In French
kiwai
Citrus clementina
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Citrus x clementina
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
clementine
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
clementine
In Polish
hardy kiwi
clementine
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
clementine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rutaceae
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 Clementine
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Clementine is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Clementine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clementine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Clementine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Clementine is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Clementine Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Clementine physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clementine height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Clementine are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clementine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Clementine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Clementine
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Clementine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clementine pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Clementine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
