Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Ironbark
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Ironbark
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Ironbark
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
Ironbark
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Ironbark
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Ironbark
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Ironbark
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Ironbark
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ironbark and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Ironbark and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Ironbark and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Ironbark and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ironbark and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Ironbark and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.