Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate to oval
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Styptic
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for woodware
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CYRILLA racemiflora
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Leatherwood
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Leather
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Leatherwood
kiwai
In Spanish
Leatherwood
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Leatherwood
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Leatherwood
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Leatherwood
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Leatherwood
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyrillaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherwood and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Leatherwood and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherwood and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Leatherwood and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Leatherwood and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherwood and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Leatherwood flower color: White
Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leatherwood and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Leatherwood and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherwood 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.
