Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry

Actinidia Deliciosa

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Overview

Actinidia deliciosa, commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry, is a vigorous, woody vine reaching lengths up to 30 feet. This dioecious plant requires both male and female for pollination, ensuring fruit set. Large, heart-shaped leaves enhance its ornamental value, while the brown, fuzzy fruit adds a late-season appeal. Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 7-9 with partial to full sun and requires sturdy support for its twining growth.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 8–9

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — This dioecious plant requires both male and female for pollination, ensuring fruit set

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — heart-shaped leaves enhance its ornamental value

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — fuzzy fruit adds a late-season appeal

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — it thrives in USDA zones 7-9 with partial to full sun and requires sturdy support for its twining growth

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — Preferring well-drained soil

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–9

Shape & size

Mature width: 6–10 Ft.

Classification

Family: Actinidiaceae

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Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — woody vine reaching lengths up to 30 feet

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — This dioecious plant requires both male and female for pollination, ensuring fruit set

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — heart-shaped leaves enhance its ornamental value

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — fuzzy fruit adds a late-season appeal

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — it thrives in USDA zones 7-9 with partial to full sun and requires sturdy support for its twining growth

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — Preferring well-drained soil

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — often referred to as the Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — is a vigorous and deciduous woody vine that adds both aesthetic and edible appeal to any garden landscape

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — Native to Eastern China, this plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — It can reach lengths of over 30 feet when properly supported by a strong trellis or pergola

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — heart-shaped leaves of the Kiwi vine can grow up to 12 inches in length

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — deep green foliage that creates an attractive backdrop in garden designs

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — The plant is dioecious, meaning separate male and female plants are needed for pollination to occur

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — one male plant is required to pollinate up to eight female plants for fruit production.<br><br>In the spring

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — the Kiwi vine produces fragrant white flowers

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — with the promise of fruit typically maturing in the late summer through the fall

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — The edible kiwifruits are oval

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — with a fibrous brown outer skin and bright green flesh speckled with tiny black seeds

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — The fruit is rich in Vitamin C and provides a tangy-sweet flavor.<br><br>For best growth

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — the Kiwi requires well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — and full sun to partial shade exposure

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — Pruning is essential to control size, shape, and to promote more productive fruiting in the following season

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — the Kiwi vine can be both a beautiful and bountiful addition to your client's landscape design

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