Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Sawblade
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Sawblade
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Sawblade
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Dyckia piña
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Sawblade
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Sawblade
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Sawblade
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Sawblade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Bromeliales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sawblade
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Sawblade Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Sawblade are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sawblade
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
