Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California, Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Average Water, Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Once a week
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS agrifolia
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
California Live Oak
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
पुरान बलूत
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Live Oak
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
roble vivo
kiwi hardy
In Greek
live oak
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
carvalho vivo
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Live Oak
hardy kiwi
In Latin
live quercu
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Live Oak and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Live Oak and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Live Oak and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Live Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Live Oak and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Live Oak and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Live Oak and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Live Oak leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Live Oak and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Live Oak and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
