Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, occasional watering 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Sweetbay
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Laurus nobilis
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Echter Lorbeer
In French
kiwai
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Loureiro
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweetbay
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Sweetbay Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Sweetbay are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweetbay
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.