Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
सीताफल
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Zuckerapfel
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Sugar Apple
kiwai
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
kiwi hardy
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Pinha
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Theales
Family
Annonaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Hardy Kiwi has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Sugar Apple and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.