Actinidia tetramera var. maloides
rosy crab-apple kiwi
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
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Actinidia are vigorous, mostly deciduous, twining climbers with simple ovate leaves which are variegated in some species. Small cup-shaped flowers may be followed on female or hermaphrodite plants by edible fruits
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
A vigorous climber that thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun is needed to bring out the colours of the foliage
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in late winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
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