Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Compact, rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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 every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Green gem boxwood
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
kiwai
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Boj gema verde
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Green Gem Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.