Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
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
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Deers, Rabbits, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Inflammation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
BAMBUSA oldhamii
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Clumping Bamboo, Giant Timber Bamboo, Oldham's Bamboo
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Bānsa
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Bambus
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Bambú
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
bambu
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Bambus
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Giant Timber Bamboo
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Giant Timber Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Giant Timber Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Giant Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Giant Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Giant Timber Bamboo Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Giant Timber Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Giant Timber Bamboo height is 1,000.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Giant Timber Bamboo are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Timber Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Giant Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Giant Timber Bamboo
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Giant Timber Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Timber Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.