ACTINIDIA
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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
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousBroadly ovate, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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White
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingmale twining climber with stout shoots covered in red-brown hairs
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitPlant 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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds -
Bee friendly
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