Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
slash pine
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
kiwai
slash pine
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
pino slash
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
pinho barra
In Polish
hardy kiwi
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
VULNUS pinus
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 Slash Pine
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Slash Pine Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Slash Pine are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Slash Pine
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.