Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Fuyu ख़ुरमा
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Fuyu Persimmon
In French
kiwai
Fuyu Persimmon
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Fuyu caqui
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Fuyu Λωτός
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Fuyu Persimmon
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Fuyu Persimmon
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Persimmon Impromptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fuyu Persimmon
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Fuyu Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Fuyu Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuyu Persimmon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Fuyu Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Fuyu Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Fuyu Persimmon Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Fuyu Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fuyu Persimmon height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Fuyu Persimmon are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuyu Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Fuyu Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fuyu Persimmon
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Fuyu Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuyu Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuyu Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
