Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green
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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
मीठा बादाम
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Süße Mandel
In French
kiwai
Amande douce
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Almendra dulce
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
hardy kiwi
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Almond
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.