Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CORNUS 'Rutban'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Dogwood
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Hartriegel
In French
kiwai
Cornouiller
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Madera del perro
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
κρανιά
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
cornizo
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Dereń
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dogwood
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Dogwood Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Dogwood are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dogwood flower color: White
- Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dogwood
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.