Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Willow Oak
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Overcup Oak
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Overcup Oak
kiwai
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Overcup Oak
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Oryza
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Willow Oak and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Willow Oak and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Willow Oak and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Oak and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Willow Oak and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Willow Oak 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.
