Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit)

Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves on climbing vine reaching toward the blue sky
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) showing thick foliage on a vine climbing toward the clear sky

Botanical name: Actinidia arguta

Common names: Hardy Kiwifruit, Kiwi Berry, Arctic Kiwi, Baby Kiwi, Dessert Kiwi, Grape Kiwi, Northern Kiwi

Family: Actinidiaceae

Origin: Japan, Korea, Northern China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

The fast-growing, climbing vine is very hardy, and is capable of surviving slow temperature drops to -34 C (-30 F), although young shoots can be vulnerable to frost in the spring. This vine needs a strong (vines are heavy) support structure on which to grow such as a trellis, arbor, patio overhead, fence or wall.

Similar plants: Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit)


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Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green fruit clusters hanging from thick woody vine branches
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) clusters of small green fruit hanging under layers of broad foliage
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves with small white flowers on reddish stems plant.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) vines carry oval green leaves and small white flowers along stems.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green fruit and leaves on dense woody vine branches for sale
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) vine with round green fruit and oval leaves along wooden branches.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves on a plant, close up view of climbing vine.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) showing smooth green foliage and thin reddish stems on climbing vines.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves on vine branch with red stems, close up.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves with thick red stems growing on climbing woody vine.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green fruit hanging on a vine, close up, moisture drops.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) with clusters of smooth green fruit hanging among wet foliage.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) white flower clusters on thick dark green leaves close up
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) white flower clusters nestled among dense green foliage on thin stems
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) white flower close up with green leaves and red stems
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) white flower clusters nestled among rounded green leaves with red stems
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves on a dense climbing vine plant branch close up.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) vine with oval green leaves growing in a dense thick layer.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) with small white flowers and green leaves, close up.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) small white flowers nestled among thick, oval-shaped green foliage.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green fruit hanging from branches under many broad shiny leaves
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) showing clusters of small green fruit hanging among glossy foliage
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves close up on a thick woody brown vine branch.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) leaves with light green tones growing along a textured woody vine branch.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves on a thin woody branch, close up
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) showing vibrant green oval leaves attached to a slender brown stem.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves on a climbing vine plant for summer shade coverage
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) thick green leaves grow on a climbing vine covering vertical support posts.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves on a woody vine, close up plant view.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green oval leaves attached to thin brown woody stems near tag.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves close up showing fine serrated edges and textures
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) displaying pointed green leaves with fine edges on multiple stems
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green and brown fruit close up on a plate
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) lying on a plate with whole and sliced pieces visible
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green fruit, close up on a blue surface.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) sliced to reveal emerald pulp and tiny dark seeds.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green fruit on a plate in close up view
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) are round green fruit gathered together on a plate.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves close up with thin pink stems and fine hairs.
Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwifruit) green leaves with thin pink stems and small fine white hairs.


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