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ACTINIDIA arguta 'Issai'
Commonly known as Tara vine
Clusters of extremely fragrant white flowers and yellow-green fruit. Self fertile
(UK Delivery Only)
£19.50 each
Plant Details
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern Asia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousOvate to ovate-oblong, bristle-toothed, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining climber. Produces clusters of 3 flowers each 2cm (¾in) wide.
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitSelf fertile. Smooth-skinned, oblong fruit 2.5cm (1in) long.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wall
Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds
Actinidia - Care Guide
