Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
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, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Alterative, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Spindle Tree
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Spindelbaum
In French
kiwai
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Árvore spindle
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Celastrales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Spindle Tree
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.