Zone 4-6
Height: 3-6m [12-20']
Spread: 1-2m [3-5']
Bloom: Small white flowers in early summer along last year's stems
Foliage: Handsome, shiny leaves cover stems
Light: Sun to part shade (best fruit production in full sun)
Water: Medium moisture (plant is deeply-rooted)
Soil: Prefers acidic, well-drained, rich soil
Garden location: Requires sturdy support and full access for pruning and harvesting
Actinidia arguta (Hardy kiwi)
This kiwi variety is self-fertile and a single plant can pruduce more than 50 lbs. of fruit - very sweet if left to ripen on the vine. The vines are vigorous, growing 20' long each season! Pruning is best done in late winter (each stem back to 3-4 buds beyond last year's fruit area) and again in summer as needed to control plant size. Best to train several vine stems along horizontal wires (like a grape plant) and prune off any growth that doesn't conform to the narrow plane.
