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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeclimber
Distribution
Actinidia tetramera var. maloides
rosy crab-apple kiwi
Flower Color
Description
A deciduous climber with dark green foliage which has a striking white blotch on half the leaf or at the tip. Pink flowers are produced singly, or in small clusters, in spring. Plants either produce male or female flowers; both would need to be grown for the female plant to produce fruit
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeWall side borders