Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Willow Oak
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Overcup ओक
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Overcup Oak
In French
kiwai
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Overcup Roble
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Overcup Oak
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Oryza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Willow Oak
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Willow Oak Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Willow Oak are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Willow Oak
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
