Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Regular watering required
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Siberian peashrub
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
kiwai
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.