Hardy Kiwi

Eastern Redbud

About Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud

Hardy Kiwi

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca

Cercis

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

550.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow green

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Shade areas

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Regular watering required

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Cats

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Shadow Tree

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Grown for shade

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Vine

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACTINIDIA arguta

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Hardy Kiwi

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

हार्डी कीवी

Eastern Redbud

In German

Hardy Kiwi

OstRedbud

In French

kiwai

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

kiwi hardy

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

kiwi Hardy

Redbud oriental

In Polish

hardy kiwi

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Hardy kiwi

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Fabales

Family

Actinidiaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Actinidia

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Actinidiaceae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

6010

1 27800

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Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud

Care of Hardy Kiwi and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.