Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
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
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Russian Olive
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
हार्डी कीवी
In German
russische Olive
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Olive russe
kiwai
In Spanish
oliva ruso
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Olive russo
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Russian Olive
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Russian Olive and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Russian Olive and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Russian Olive and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Russian Olive and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Russian Olive and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive 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.