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Actinidia arguta

Bower or Hardy Actinidia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This vine can grow to 25' high and 25' wide with fragrant, white flowers and green fruit. In order to obtain fruit, male and female vines must be grown together. It requires regular pruning, but can tolerate a range of conditions.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Tan

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Japanese

Accenting Features

Espalier

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.