Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 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
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Aaraar
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Wacholder
In French
kiwai
Genévrier
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Juniperus
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Jałowiec
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Juniperus
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Juniperus
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 Juniper
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Juniper Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Juniper are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Juniper
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.