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Posted 01/16/2023 in Vine

Actinidia arguta

A fast-growing woody vine, Actinidia arguta features scented greenish-white flowers in June that lead to edible grape-sized brown fruits that mature in the fall. The species is dioecious (separate male and female plants) and requires at least one male plant for fruit set on female vines.

Post Details

Latin Name
Actinidia arguta
Common Name
Hardy kiwi
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
25-30 ft
Spread
7-20 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A fast-growing woody vine, Actinidia arguta features scented greenish-white flowers in June that lead to edible grape-sized brown fruits that mature in the fall. The species is dioecious (separate male and female plants) and requires at least one male plant for fruit set on female vines.

Special Care Instructions

Needs frequent pruning. Prune in winter back 8-10 buds and in summer.

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