Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
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, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
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
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Bursera simaruba
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Bursera simaruba
In French
kiwai
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Actinidiaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.