Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Melanesia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Snow Bush
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
बर्फ बुश
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Schnee Bush
In French
kiwai
neige Bush
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
nieve Bush
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
neve de Bush
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Euphorbiales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Bush
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Snow Bush Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Bush are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Bush
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.