Hardy Kiwi
Actinidia arguta
Also listed as Trochostigma argutum
Also known as Hardy Kiwifruit, Baby Kiwi, Baby Kiwifruit
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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.
Why grow it
Hardy kiwi extends kiwi cultivation into colder zones (typically zones 4-5) where fuzzy kiwis cannot survive. The smooth-skinned fruits are sweeter and more palatable fresh than fuzzy kiwis, requiring no peeling, while the plant's ornamental white flowers and vigorous growth habit make it productive as both food and landscape feature on vertical structures.
Watch out for
Male and female flowers appear on separate plants, so growers need both a pollinator and a fruiting vine to reliably set fruit. Vines require sturdy support and annual pruning to manage their vigorous growth and maintain productivity. Young plantings may take several years to reach full bearing capacity.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia (Russia, China, Japan)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Hardy Kiwi grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Hardy kiwi extends kiwi cultivation into colder zones (typically zones 4-5) where fuzzy kiwis cannot survive. The smooth-skinned fruits are sweeter and more palatable fresh than fuzzy kiwis, requiring no peeling, while the plant's ornamental white flowers and vigorous growth habit make it productive as both food and landscape feature on vertical structures.
Watch out for
Male and female flowers appear on separate plants, so growers need both a pollinator and a fruiting vine to reliably set fruit. Vines require sturdy support and annual pruning to manage their vigorous growth and maintain productivity. Young plantings may take several years to reach full bearing capacity.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
Native Range
Eastern Asia (Russia, China, Japan)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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