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ACTINIDIA
Commonly known as Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit
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.
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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 - mainly deciduous
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Against a wall
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Full sun - shelter from cold drying winds -
Additional Features - Good to know - - twining climbers grown for their sometimes scented flowers, ornamental foliage and fruits. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - eastern Asia -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Buy Varieties of ACTINIDIA
ACTINIDIA arguta 'Issai' >
Commonly known as: Tara vine.
Clusters of extremely fragrant white flowers and yellow-green fruit. Self fertile
ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Hayward' >
Commonly known as: Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa.
Female. If planted together with Tomuri these varieties will produce edible fruits within 3-5 years outdoors in the UK
ACTINIDIA pilosula >
Commonly known as: Variegated kiwi.
(now renamed A.tetramera var. maloides)a rare species with more subtle colouring than kolomikta. White tips to the leaves with a hint of pink on some. Flowers are large pink bells.
