Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Canada
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Regular watering required
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
HACKBERRY
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Hackberry
In French
kiwai
micocoulier
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
almez
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
hackberry
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
hackberry
In Polish
hardy kiwi
hackberry
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
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Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Hackberry
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Hackberry Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Hackberry are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Hackberry
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.