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Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00001930
01/01/98

Actinidia arguta--Bower Actinidia

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8                                     
Height: 25 ft   Spread: 25 ft  Form: variable               
Type: vine                                                  
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches                     
Flowers: White                                              
Fruit: Green                                                

Comments: This dioecious vine is often suggested as a       
substitute for the true kiwi.  Both male and female vines   
must be grown in order to obtain fruit.  The fragrant,      
white flowers are followed by green, hairless, edible       
fruit.  The plant tolerates a range of growing conditions   
and requires regular pruning.                               

Cultivars:                                                  
   'Anna' - ('Ananasnaya') A female cultivar.               
   'Issai' - A self pollinating cultivar.  If grown in the  
     presence of a male vine the fruit will be larger,      
     more numerous and have seeds. Otherwise fewer,         
     smaller fruit will be produced but they will be        
     seedless.                                              

References for Cultivars: Bailey Nurseries 1997, Weston     
Nurseries 1997, Monrovia Nursery Company 1997.              

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