We’ve been growing this elegant Chinese native for several years and thoroughly enjoy its striking, variegated foliage. Its long, narrow, dark green leaves become clothed in white, and accent the profuse, fragrant, rose-pink flowers. Our variety is a male clone that does not bear fruit.

Latin Name: Actinidia pilosula

Class: Ornamental Kiwi

Size at Maturity: 10-15 ft. wide or tall.

Pests & Diseases: Kiwis have suffered no significant pest or disease problems in North America.

Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10Ý F. USDA Zone 6

Bloom Time: April

Special Care: Spacing & Support: All species of Kiwis are vines that need support. Fuzzy Kiwis and Hardy Kiwis are particularly vigorous and require strong support to hold up the plants and the abundant fruit. Issai Hardy Kiwi, Silver Vine and Arctic Beauty Kiwi are less vigorous and can easily be grown on a fence or smaller arbor. Space Hardy Kiwis and Fuzzy Kiwis 12-15 ft. apart. Issai Hardy Kiwi, Silver Vine and Arctic Beauty Kiwi can be spaced 8 ft. apart or less, with attentive pruning to keep them from crowding. To grow one male and one female of either the Fuzzy or Hardy Kiwis, you should have at least 12 ft. of space available. The Male plant needs much less space than the female and can be pruned more severely. More information will be found in our Kiwi Growing Guide, included with each order. Also see our Kiwi Growing Publications in the Book Section.

USDA Zone: 6

Sunset Western Zone: Not listed

Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed