Kiwi

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Actinidia deliciosa
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 Kiwi, Chinese gooseberry vine
Kiwis on the vine
Habit: vine
Height: 30ft
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Lifespan: perennial
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Poisonous:
Exposure: full-sun to part-shade
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Features: fruit
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USDA Zones:
Sunset Zones: 4-9, 12, 14-24, 29-31
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This is the common brown fuzzy kiwi that is most commonly found in the supermarket.

More information about this species can be found on the genus page.

Cultivation

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There are male and female vines, only the female produces fruit. One male vine can pollinate a about 3 female vines comfortably.

Propagation

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Most kiwi's raised are from named cultivars. These cultivars can only be propagated by cuttings or grafting. Plants from seed produce new varieties that may or may not be productive.

Pests and diseases

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Cultivars

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