Actinidia deliciosa 'Jenny' (s-p/F)
kiwi fruit 'Jenny'
A vigorous, twining, deciduous climber to 6m, with large, heart-shaped, red-tipped, mid-green leaves. Small clusters of white flowers are produced in early summer, followed by hairy, brown, egg-sized fruit in late summer or early autumn. A self-fertile variety that does not need a pollination partner and should fruit within three years of planting
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Red | Brown | |
| Autumn | Green Red | Brown | ||
| 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 a sheltered site, in fertile, well-drained soil. Prone to late frost and wind scorch damage. 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
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Edible fruit
- Wall side borders
Pruning
When grown for fruit, pruning is carried out in winter and summer. See kiwi fruit pruning and training
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
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