hardy kiwi
Also known as: bower actinidia; bower vine; kokuwa; Siberian gooseberry; tara vine; yang-tao
A very vigorous deciduous climber reaching many meters in length. This hardy kiwi has leathery green leaves and white flowers which, for pollinated female flowers, may become smooth-skinned green fruits. These are smaller but sweeter than the varities sold in supermarkets
Scientific classification
- Species
- hardy kiwi (Actinidia arguta)
- Genus
- Actinidia
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub · Fruit Edible
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hardy kiwi
Distribution map
China, Japan, Korea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hardy kiwi
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hardy kiwi care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningRequires regular pruning to keep under control. For more advice see kiwi cultivation
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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