Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
आड़ू
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
kiwai
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
