ACTINIDIA

Commonly known as Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa

Genus of about 55 species of mainly deciduous, twining climbers from lightly forested areas of eastern Asia.

Generally grown for Chinese gooseberries (kiwi fruits ) from A. deliciosa and as a variegated climber, A. kolomikta.

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
None
Place of origin
China
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Deciduous
Broadly ovate, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long
White
Fully hardy
Denticulate
Ovate
Height
10m (33ft)
Climber
Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging

male twining climber with stout shoots covered in red-brown hairs
Fruit
Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit

Plant with 'Hayward' to produce fruit. Produces clusters of 2 or 3 creamy white, later yellow, flowers 4cm (1½in) across.
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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.
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)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile well drained soil
Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds
Bee friendly