Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Pods, Sap
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
DELONIX regia
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
चमकीला
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Flamboyant
In French
kiwai
Flamboyant
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Extravagante
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Επιδεικτικός
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
extravagante
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Kwiecisty
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
flamboyant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Flamboyant Tree
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Flamboyant Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Flamboyant Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Flamboyant Tree Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Flamboyant Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Flamboyant Tree are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Flamboyant Tree
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Flamboyant Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.