Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

A climbing vine, often fast-growing. The trunks have a catnip like smell which can attract cats.

Hardiness

The hardy kiwifruit is very hardy (hence the name), and can survive slow temperature drops to -25F.

Growing Environment

The vines need a frost-free growing season of about 150 days, but are not damaged by late freezes. The vines can also be grown in low-chill areas.

Propagation

Seed, but better cultivars are propagated by cuttings and grafts. The hardy kiwi can be grafted onto the common kiwi.

Uses

The fruit is usually eaten raw.

Native Range

Native to Northern China, Korea, and Russian Siberia.

Related Species

Actinidiaceae
	Actinidia arguta Hardy Kiwi		Actinidia chinensis Golden Kiwi
	Actinidia deliciosa Kiwi		Saurauia madrensis Saurauia