Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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 in winter, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Ylang-Ylang
kiwai
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Jagodlin
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Theales
Family
Annonaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Ylang-Ylang and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.