Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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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
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
Generally pest-free
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