Actinidia arguta 'Issai' (s-p/F)
hardy kiwi 'Issai'
'Issai' is a compact kiwi cultivar that produces small, smooth fruit in late summer to early autumn. It's self-fertilising, so does not need a companion to produce fruit. will grow to around 4m in height
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Requires sun and preferably acid soil. Will also require support, in the form of wires, trellis or pergola. May suffer from nutrient deficiencies on alkaline soils. See kiwi cultivation
Propagation
May be propagated by softwood cuttings, grafting or layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
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