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Bower Or Hardy Actinidia

Actinidia Arguta

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Overview

Actinidia arguta, also known as Hardy Kiwi or Bower Actinidia, is a vigorous, perennial vine. It features bright green, heart-shaped leaves and bears small, aromatic fruits with a smooth skin. This cold-hardy plant can endure temperatures as low as -25°F, making it suitable for USDA Zones 4-8. For optimal growth, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Plant trellises are recommended to support its maximum 20-foot spread.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–5Climate Subtropical
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — It features bright green, heart-shaped leaves and bears small, aromatic fruits with a smooth skin

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–5

Shape & size

Mature height
25–30 Ft.
Mature width
7–20 Ft.

Classification

Family
Actinidiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — vine for full or half or shade
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — Actinidia arguta, also known as Hardy Kiwi or Bower Actinidia, is a vigorous, perennial vine; for optimal growth
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — It features bright green, heart-shaped leaves and bears small, aromatic fruits with a smooth skin; its twining
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — This cold-hardy plant can endure temperatures as low as -25°F, making it suitable for USDA Zones 4-8; it's
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — Plant trellises are recommended to support its maximum 20-foot spread; provides a touch of vibrant forestry
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — For optimal growth, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; vine for full or half or shade
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — scientifically known as Actinidia arguta; about half an inch across
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — provides a touch of vibrant forestry elegance and practicality to any landscape; makes it a delightful and useful
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; this cold-hardy plant can endure temperatures as low as -25°F, making it
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — making it an excellent choice for colder climates; it produces male and female flowers on separate plants - hence
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — this vigorous climber is known for its ability to withstand temperatures as low as -25 degrees Fahrenheit; making
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — Its twining vines can stretch up to 40 feet long and about 10 feet wide; vine with white blooms
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — From late spring to early summer; scientifically known as Actinidia arguta
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — the plant produces fragrant white flowers, image 38
Bower Or Hardy Actinidia (Actinidia Arguta) — about half an inch across; paired with its ornamental and edible qualities

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Half · Zones 8–9