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Actinidia chinensis

Kiwi, Chinese Gooseberry vine

Plant photo of: Actinidia chinensis
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Information by:         Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

Actinidia chinensis is a deciduous shrub that grows 12' to25' long it is a vine with hairy grey-green leaves. It likes full sun, medium watering, and rich well drained moist soil. It has white flowers and redish brown edible fruits in the fall.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.