Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
kiwai
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Scrophulariales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Jacaranda
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Jacaranda Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Jacaranda are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Jacaranda
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.