Female Hardy Kiwi Vine
Actinidia arguta 'Issai'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Climbing Vine
Plant Family: Actinidiaceae
Plant Description: Sweet, small kiwis on a thornless vine. The vine can grow quite rapidly, so a good support system is necessary. They are heat-tolerant and do not like wet soils. The small, smooth-skinned green fruit tastes similar, but is sweeter than the larger kiwi fruit found in stores. They are eaten more like grapes. The fruit mature in September-October. ‘Issai’ is a slower growing, self-fertile variety, but planting a male vine can help increase fruit production. Fruit can be found one year after planting.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Climbing Vine
Plant Care: Climbing Vine (climbing or trailing plants): Prune regularly to promote health, remove overly tangled branches, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove diseased or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late
winter to early spring for most vines. With spring blooming vines, prune after the blooms are spent. Train on structures strong enough to support the vine. Some vines require more or less pruning than average depending on their growth habit.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-20' tall x 3-5' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White, Green
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Harvest Haven
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
