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11/12/99

Actinidia kolomitka--Kolomitka Actinidia


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: irregular
Type: vine
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches
Flowers: White
Fruit: Green

Comments: Kolomitka actinidia is usually grown for the
colored foliage (Vis. 1) or its cultivar rather than its
fruit. The fragrant, white flowers are followed by green
fruit on female vines. This hardy vine adapts to most
growing conditions.

Cultivars:
'Arctic Beauty' - Young leaves are purple and then
develop pink and white variegations. A male cultivar.
'Aromatnaya' - A female cultivar that produces fruit and
has variegated foliage. Requires male vine for
pollination.

References for Cultivars: Bailey Nurseries 1999, Wayside
Gardens 1999, Gee Farms 1999.


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