Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
एमु बुश
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Emu Bush
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Emu Bush
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Emu de Bush
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Emu Bush
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Emu Bush
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Emu Bush Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Emu Bush are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Emu Bush
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
