Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Red Buckeye
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Red Buckeye
In French
kiwai
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Red Buckeye
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Red Buckeye
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.