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Fruit EdibleClimber Wall Shrub
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or ³§´Ç³Ü³Ù³ó–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Actinidia are vigorous, mostly deciduous, twining climbers with simple ovate leaves which are variegated in some species. Small cup-shaped flowers may be followed on female or hermaphrodite plants by edible fruits
- Name status
Accepted
- Horticultural Group
- A self-fertile kiwi which produces both male and female flowers on the same vine, allowing it to produce fruit without a seperate male or female pollinator plant
How to grow
Cultivation
Requires sun and preferably acid soil. Will also require support, in the form of wires, trellis or pergola. May suffer from nutrient deficiencies on alkaline soils. See kiwi cultivation
Propagation
May be propagated by softwood cuttings, grafting or layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
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