Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
चीकू
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Breiapfelbaum
In French
kiwai
Sapotillier
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
chicle
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
sapodilla
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
sapodilla
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Sapotoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sapodilla
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Sapodilla Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Sapodilla are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sapodilla
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
