Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Ylang-Ylang
In French
kiwai
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Jagodlin
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Theales
Magnoliales
Family
Actinidiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.