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Actinidia arguta Issai
Hardy Kiwi (Tara Vine)
A self-pollinator with scented, white flowers producing a small, smooth-skinned fruit that has the taste and shape of kiwi. Sweetest when picked after they have softened a little.
- » White flowers
- » Self-fertile, female plant
- » Edible fruits, 3-4 cm long, in October
- » Fruit has a smooth, green skin, that softens when ripe
- » Glossy dark green ovate leaves, 13 cm long
- » Less vigorous than the species
- » Bloom Time: Late June to early July
- » Flower Size: 2 cm
1gal
Staked
Low Inventory
$34.83
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Habit
| • | Climbing |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Landscape uses
| • | Screening (privacy) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Actinidia arguta 'Issai'
In shorter growing seasons, pick the fruit before they ripen and place them in a paper bag with apples and pears to help expedite ripening.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Actinidia arguta 'Issai'
Actinidia grows best in a rich, moist, slightly acidic soil, in full sun to partial shade. Plants need a trellis or fence to twine around. In late fall, pruning can be done to maintain size. In shorter growing seasons, plant in a large container and bring inside before frost, so the fruit can fully ripen.