Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Citrus nobilis, Murcott, Setoka
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Never 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Black sooty mold, Brown Rot, Citrus canker, Leafminers, Psyllids, Red blotch, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CITRUS x nobilis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Tangor, Temple Orange
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Tangor
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Tangor
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Tangor
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Tangor
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Tangor
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Tangor
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Tangor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Tangor
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Tangor is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Tangor Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangor season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Tangor is Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Tangor is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Tangor Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Tangor physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tangor height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Tangor are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tangor flower color: White
- Tangor leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Tangor
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Tangor include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangor 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 Tangor needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.