Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Brownish Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light 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
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
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
No need to prune
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Holz Bambus
Hardy Kiwi
In French
bois Bambou
kiwai
In Spanish
bambú
kiwi hardy
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
hardy kiwi
In Latin
lignum
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Timber Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Timber Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Timber Bamboo and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timber Bamboo 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.