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Hardy Kiwi

Hardy Kiwi

Actinidia arguta

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 9b

A vigorous deciduous vine bearing small, sweet, edible kiwi fruits without fuzz. Hardy to colder climates than fuzzy kiwis, it produces ornamental white flowers and is excellent for trellises, pergolas, and arbors.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
15–30′ tall × 10–20′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Climber

Vines that climb the layers above on a support.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Eastern Asia (Russia, China, Japan)

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefitpollinator nectary

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering