Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings, Root Plants, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Regular watering required
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Prune for size control
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
Aphids, Bacterial Gall, Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Eye Problems, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ARDISIA crenata
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Coralberry
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Coralberry
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Coralberry
In French
kiwai
Coralberry
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Coralberry
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Coralberry
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Coralberry
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Coralberry
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Coralberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Coralberry
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Coralberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Coralberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coralberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Coralberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Coralberry is Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Coralberry Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Coralberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coralberry height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Coralberry are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coralberry flower color: White and Pink
- Coralberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Coralberry
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Coralberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coralberry pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Prune for size control. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coralberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.