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Actinidia pilosula

Common Name: Kiwi - Variegated kiwi
Actinidia pilosula

A deciduous climber with long narrow dark green leaves that are variegated with pink and cream, with white tips, some flushed pink, on red stems. It bears small cup-shaped, fragrant dark pink flowers followed on female plants by edible yellow green fruit. Grow in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with shelter from cold winds.
Needs a pollinator

Plant Care: No regular pruning required. However to shape prune in late winter or spring.

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Characteristics & Attributes


Plant TypeBloom ColorBloom Time
Vines
Fruit
Pink May - June

Height

Spread

Hardiness
5m (16ft)3m (10ft)

Exposure

Soil Moisture

Foilage Color
Sun to Partial ShadeRegularGreen, Variegated, Pink, Cream

Soil Type

Attributes
Well drained fertile soilGarden, Hedges, Screening
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