Actinidia chinensis


Botanical Name:  Actinidia chinensis 

Common Name:  Chinese kiwi 

Family:   Actinidiaceae 

Distribution/Origin:  China 

Leaf/Bud: deciduous, large ovate deep green leaf, prominent venation, 

Flower/Inflorescence: small simple creamy white - yellow flowers, spring bloom 

Fruit/Seed: kiwi berry, large buds 

Stem/Bark: old growth lighter brown, new growth has a maroon tinge, red petiole  

Size: height 25-30ft 

Habit: woody climber 

Form: climbing 

Culture: full sun - part shade, moist well-drained soil 

Landscape Use: 

Notes: dioecious, bee pollinated