Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval, Finely Dentate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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, 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 no more than one-third of each branch
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-purpose dry fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
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, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Sweet Olive
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Sweet Olive
In French
kiwai
Olive douce
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Oliva dulce
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
γλυκό Ελιά
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Olive doce
In Polish
hardy kiwi
słodki Olive
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Dulce Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Scrophulariales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Olive
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Olive Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Olive are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
- Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Olive
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweet Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.