ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Atlas'
ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Atlas'
Commonly known as Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit
Male
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit Plant with 'Hayward' to get fruit. Bristly-skinned, greenish brown fruit to 7cm (3in) long.
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Good to know
Male variety, not a fruiting variety. Syn Actinidia chinensis 'Atlas' -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest free, may be susceptible to Honey fungus -
Deciduous
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White
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Border
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Town garden
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Height
8–12 metres -
Spread
8 Metres -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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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 - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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