Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Regular watering required
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Cats
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Plum
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Pflaume
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
ciruela
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
ameixa
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Plum
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Hardy Kiwi and Plum Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Plum are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Plum
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.