Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Insects, Silkworms
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
MORUS alba
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
White Mulberry
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
सफेद शहतूत
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Weiß Mulberry
In French
kiwai
Mûrier blanc
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
White Mulberry
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Λευκή Μουριά
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Branco Mulberry
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Biały Mulberry
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Morus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and White Mulberry
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and White Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and White Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Mulberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and White Mulberry Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and White Mulberry are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
- White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and White Mulberry
Care of Hardy Kiwi and White Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.