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Actinidia arguta 'Issai'

Issai' Kiwi Wine

Issai' Kiwi Wine

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • June

  • Vigorous
  • Climbing
  • Productive
  • Sweet fruits
  • Fragrant flowers

The 'Issai' kiwi is a self-fertile female plant. However, the presence of a male Arguta variety will be very beneficial, producing larger fruits in greater quantities. Its fruits reach maturity in October and are very sweet, and the skin very tender. It can take up to 3 years after planting before producing its delicious oblong fruits of around 2.5cm long.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
72 - 96 in.
Spread
118 - 157 in.
Height
157 - 236 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Climbing

Flowering colours:

  • Cream white

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Especially the first years
  • during drought periods

Maintenance:

  • Maintenance pruning
  • Use mulch to protect from winter

Soil requirement:

  • Rich and well drained

Features

Resistance:

  • Cold

Attract:

  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Trellis

Attribute:

  • Edible
  • Early flowering
  • Scented

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