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ACTINIDIA deliciosa 'Jenny'
Commonly known as Chinese gooseberry, Kiwi fruit, Yangtoa
Self-fertile kiwi fruit.
£22.00
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Good to know
Can be pruned to restrict height -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
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DeciduousBroadly ovate, heart-shaped, red-tipped, 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
6m (20ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous twining climber. Flower clusters are followed by fruit
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitProduces brown, hairy, egg-sized fruit
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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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