hardy kiwi

How to Grow and Care for hardy kiwi

hardy kiwi · Actinidia arguta
Also known as: bower actinidia; bower vine; kokuwa; Siberian gooseberry; tara vine; yang-tao

Grow in deep, fertile, acid to neutral soil, in a sheltered position - ideally against a wall and trained as an espalier. For more advice see kiwi cultivation. Both a male and female are needed for fruit

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing hardy kiwi

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in deep, fertile, acid to neutral soil, in a sheltered position - ideally against a wall and trained as an espalier. For more advice see kiwi cultivation. Both a male and female are needed for fruit

How to Water hardy kiwi?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hardy kiwi?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hardy kiwi?

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What Soil Is Best for hardy kiwi?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hardy kiwi?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize hardy kiwi?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune hardy kiwi?

Requires regular pruning to keep under control. For more advice see kiwi cultivation

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How to Propagate hardy kiwi?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring

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How to Transplant hardy kiwi?

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How to Care for hardy kiwi in Winter?

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How to Plant hardy kiwi?

Grow in deep, fertile, acid to neutral soil, in a sheltered position - ideally against a wall and trained as an espalier. For more advice see kiwi cultivation. Both a male and female are needed for fruit

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How to Repot hardy kiwi?

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How to Harvest hardy kiwi?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of hardy kiwi

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Attributes of hardy kiwi

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub · Fruit Edible
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
OriginChina, Japan, Korea

Scientific Classification

Species
Actinidia arguta
Genus
Actinidia
Family
Actinidiaceae
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