Actinidia deliciosa

Kiwifruit is a vigorous, fast-growing, woody vine which typically grows 20-30' but can fill a 200 sq. ft. trellis in time. Cultivars of this species are now grown commercially in many parts of the world for its fuzzy brown, edible fruits which have become a year-round supermarket staple. Also grown ornamentally for its lustrous, dark green foliage. Slightly fragrant, greenish-white flowers appear on year-old wood in late spring, but are not particularly showy since they are commonly hidden by the foliage. Fruits ripen in early fall (in the size of slightly flattened chicken eggs) and have a ta... more »

Kiwifruit is a vigorous, fast-growing, woody vine which typically grows 20-30' but can fill a 200 sq. ft. trellis in time. Cultivars of this species are now grown commercially in many parts of the world for its fuzzy brown, edible fruits which have become a year-round supermarket staple. Also grown ornamentally for its lustrous, dark green foliage. Slightly fragrant, greenish-white flowers appear on year-old wood in late spring, but are not particularly showy since they are commonly hidden by the foliage. Fruits ripen in early fall (in the size of slightly flattened chicken eggs) and have a tartly sweet taste that is reminiscent of a blend of pineapple, strawberry, melon and banana. This species is dioecious (separate male and female plants), so both male and female plants must be grown in order for proper pollination and fruiting to occur. (less)