Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
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
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Japanese Snowbell
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Japanese Snowbell
In French
kiwai
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Snowbell 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 Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.