Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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, Root rot, Whiteflies
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cleanser
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Sauerklee
Hardy Kiwi
In French
bois Sorrel
kiwai
In Spanish
alazán de madera
kiwi hardy
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Rumex ligno
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Actinidiaceae
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 Wood Sorrel and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Wood Sorrel and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Wood Sorrel and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Sorrel 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.