Actinidia deliciosa 'Hayward' (f/F)
kiwi fruit 'Hayward'
'Hayward' is a vigorous, twining, deciduous climber up to 10m in height with heart-shaped leaves to 20cm long and stout shoots covered in reddish-brown hairs. Small clusters of creamy-white flowers up to 4cm across are borne in summer, and,in the presence of a male plant to ensure pollination, edible greenish-brownfruits to 7cm longwill follow in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun and a sheltered site. Prone to late frost and wind scorch damage. Male and female plants are needed for fruit set, unless a self-fertile cultivar is grown. See kiwi cultivation for further details
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken in the spring or by whip and tongue grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
- Edible fruit
Pruning
When grown for fruit, pruning is carried out in winter and summer
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
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