Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Western United States, California
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Western Redbud
In German
Hardy Kiwi
West Redbud
In French
kiwai
Redbud Western
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Western Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Western Redbud
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Western Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Western Redbud Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Western Redbud are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Western Redbud
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.