Kiwi fruit is an edible berry that requires both female and male plants for successful pollination.  It’s a climber plant that needs to be planted in full sun or semi-shade in well-drained soil.

Kiwi vines are mostly planted outdoors, but can also be used for indoor or container planting.  It is fast-growing and will bear fruit during the Summer season.

• Young trees need to be protected from frost
• Tolerates temperatures as low as -10°C
• Estimated height: 9m
• Estimated width: 3m
• Planting distance: 4.5m

Cultivars: Grocery store kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa), hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta), and super-hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia kolomikta).

Pollen compatibility: Two types are needed for pollination.

Water requirements: Water regularly.

Fun facts: One male Kiwi tree and pollinate up to 8 closely planted female Kiwi trees.