Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
China
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Regular watering required
Average Water
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Wintercreeper
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Weißbunte
In French
kiwai
wintercreeper
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Wintercreeper
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
wintercreeper
In Polish
hardy kiwi
wintercreeper
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Celastrales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Wintercreeper
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Wintercreeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
