Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Moisture, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
ABIES alba
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Silver Fir
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Weißtanne
In French
kiwai
Argent sapin
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
abeto blanco
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
ελάτης
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
prata Fir
In Polish
hardy kiwi
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
aBIES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Silver Fir
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Silver Fir Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Silver Fir are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Silver Fir
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.