Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
cornelian चेरी
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Kornelkirsche
In French
kiwai
cornouiller
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cornaceae
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 Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.