Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Orange
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Oval, Finely Dentate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-purpose dry 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
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS fragrans
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Sweet Olive
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Sweet Olive
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Olive douce
kiwai
In Spanish
Oliva dulce
kiwi hardy
In Greek
γλυκό Ελιά
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Olive doce
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
słodki Olive
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Dulce Olive
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Theales
Family
Oleaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Osmanthus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Olive and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Sweet Olive and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Olive and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Sweet Olive and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Sweet Olive and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Olive and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Olive and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Sweet Olive and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet 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.