Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Red
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
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Japanese Ardisia
In French
kiwai
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia? We provide you with everything About Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia. Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns and Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Kiwi does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.