Issai Hardy Kiwi
Actinidia arguta
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Edibles: Vining Fruit
Hardy Kiwi
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Very Tender Perennial; Vine. The only self-fertile hardy Kiwi. Not as vigorous as other varieties and can be grown in a small area. Known to fruit the first year. Fruit is bite sized and succulent. Needs no pollinator. A twining climber of glossy foliage and fragrant white blooms.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Vining
Height
10–20 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Grape
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Acid Plant Formula
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile--no partner needed
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
120 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid
Pollination
Another kiwi nearby improves fruit production
Chill Hours
High Chill 800–1200 hours