Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Black walnut
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, 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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
JUGLANS regia
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
English Walnut
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Englisch Walnut
In French
kiwai
Anglais Noyer
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Inglés nuez
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Inglês Walnut
In Polish
hardy kiwi
orzech włoski
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Nucis anglicus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and English Walnut
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and English Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and English Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and English Walnut Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and English Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and English Walnut are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Hardy Kiwi and English Walnut
Care of Hardy Kiwi and English Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.