Chinese gooseberry,Kiwi fruit. Vigorous woody stemmed climber. Heart-shaped leaves, bearing cup-shaped white flowers followed by edible, hairy, brown fruits. To obtain fruits both male and female plants must be grown. Max Height 10m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Actinidia deliciosa
Vigorous woody stemmed climber. Heart-shaped leaves, bearing cup-shaped white flowers followed by edible, hairy, brown fruits. To obtain fruits both male and female plants must be grown.
Additional information
| Generic | Actinidia |
|---|---|
| Species | deliciosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Actinidiaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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