Kiwi, Hardy (Actinidia arguta)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Vine

Kiwi, Hardy
Actinidia arguta

Leaves of Hardy Kiwi
Leaves of Hardy Kiwi
 
Features
Produces small edible fruit on female plants if both male and female plants are present. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade. This vine tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Heavy pruning is suggsted. Prune in winter, cutting stems back to 8 to 10 buds. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Issai' has perfect flowers so only one plant is needed to produce fruit.
 
 
Mature Height
25 Feet (This is an extremely vigorous vine and may outgrow it's support.)
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Bloom Color
Green
Not of Interest
 
 
Bloom Season
May - June
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Method of Attachment
Twining
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No common serious problems.
 
Additional Notes

Fruit is produced on the current year's growth, so yearly pruning will be beneficial to fruit production.

This vine is woody and deciduous.

 

 
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