Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
North Africa
  
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
Not Available
  
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 Availble
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
  
Black, Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Moist but well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Moisture
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Healthy tree
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Moisture
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Cats
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade
  
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Myrtus nivellei
  
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In German
Hardy Kiwi
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In French
kiwai
  
myrte subsaharienne
  
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
  
mirto subsahariana
  
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
  
murta Saharan
  
In Polish
hardy kiwi
  
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
  
myrto Saharan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Myrtus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.