Actinidia arguta |
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Hardy or Bower Actinidia |
Description
This vine is 25' high x 25' wide with fragrant, white flowers and green fruit. In order to obtain fruit, male and female vines must be grown. It requires regular pruning. This vine can produce fruit for many years. It can tolerate poor soil but needs good drainage and air circulation (to avoid frost damage). The foliage is dense, dark and green.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Tan
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.