ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Jenny'

Commonly known as Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa

Self-fertile kiwi fruit.
  • Deciduous
    Broadly ovate, heart-shaped, red-tipped, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long
  • White
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • 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
    Vigorous twining climber. Flower clusters are followed by fruit
  • Fruit
    Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
    Produces brown, hairy, egg-sized fruit
  • Zero Rated Item
    No VAT on this plant
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold, drying winds

ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Jenny'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Can be pruned to restrict height
    Pests & Diseases
    Trouble free
    Place of origin
    China
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Denticulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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