Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Moroccan cypress
South Tibet cypress
Cheng's cypress
Yunnan cypress
Saharan cypress
weeping cypress
Tibetan cypress
Mediterranean cypress
Tonkin cypress
Himalayan cypress
Vietnamese cypress
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Lowland, Mountain tops, Mountains, Terrestrial, tropical environments, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
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
Bark
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CUPRESSUS sempervirens
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Tuscan cypress
Pencil pine
Graveyard cypress
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
इतालवी सरू
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Italienisch Cypress
In French
kiwai
Italian Cypress
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Ciprés italiano
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Ιταλικά Cypress
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Italian Cypress
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Italian Cypress
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Cupressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Cupressus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Italian Cypress
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Italian Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Italian Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Italian Cypress season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Italian Cypress is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Italian Cypress is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Italian Cypress Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Italian Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Italian Cypress height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Italian Cypress are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Italian Cypress flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Cypress leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Italian Cypress
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Italian Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Cypress pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.