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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 8–9Type Vine
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — Preferring well-drained soil
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — heart-shaped leaves of the Kiwi vine can grow up to 12 inches in length; vine for halfKiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese GooseberryKiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry; heart-shaped leaves enhance its ornamental valueKiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — one male plant is required to pollinate up to eight female plants for fruit production.<br><br>In, image 42Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — the Kiwi vine produces fragrant white flowersKiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — The fruit is rich in Vitamin C and provides a tangy-sweet flavor.<br><br>For best growth+64

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Actinidiaceae

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Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — Preferring well-drained soil
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — heart-shaped leaves of the Kiwi vine can grow up to 12 inches in length; vine for half
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — commonly known as Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry; heart-shaped leaves enhance its ornamental value
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — one male plant is required to pollinate up to eight female plants for fruit production.<br><br>In, image 42
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — the Kiwi vine produces fragrant white flowers
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) — it thrives in USDA zones 7-9 with partial to full sun and requires sturdy support for its twining growth; with
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — it thrives in USDA zones 7-9 with partial to full sun and requires sturdy support for its twining, image 61
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — often referred to as the Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — This dioecious plant requires both male and female for pollination, ensuring fruit set; the edible kiwifruits
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — The edible kiwifruits are oval
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — the Kiwi vine can be both a beautiful and bountiful addition to your client's landscape design; this dioecious
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — vine for half
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — fuzzy fruit adds a late-season appeal, image 59
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) — Native to Eastern China, this plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — woody vine reaching lengths up to 30 feet; it can reach lengths of over 30 feet when properly, image 56
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — fuzzy fruit adds a late-season appeal
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — white flowers in the garden
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — vine for half; the Kiwi vine can be both a beautiful and bountiful addition to your client's landscape design
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — often referred to as the Kiwi or Chinese Gooseberry; vine with white blooms
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — vine with white blooms
Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry (Actinidia Deliciosa) — heart-shaped leaves enhance its ornamental value; white flowers in the garden, image 58
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