Common name:Kiwi
Botanical name:Actinidia chinensis
Kiwi is a deciduous shrub/vine that grows 12' to 25' long. It has hairy gray green leaves. It likes full sun, medium watering, and rich, well drained moist soil. It has white flowers and reddish brown edible fruits in the fall.
Common name:Tropical Hibiscus, Rose of China
Botanical name:Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is an evergreen shrub. It is one of the most flamboyant flowering shrubs. It can reach 30 ft. tall in Hawaii. Individual flowers only last one day, but the plant blooms continuously.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.
