Actinidia arguta

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Hardy or Bower Actinidia

 
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.