74-52 Fairchild (Male)

Description

Requirements and Tolerances

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 10-15′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate

Physical Characteristics

Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 10-15′ tall, 80-90′ wide
Growth Habit: Vining
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: May-June
Flower Color: Greenish-white

Growth and Reproduction

Growth Rate: Fast
Lifespan: 30-50 years
Pollination Requirements: Requires a female kiwi plant for pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)

Disease Resistance

Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to East Asia
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Pseudomonas Syringae (Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae): Moderately Resistant
Phytophthora Root Rot (Phytophthora cactorum): Moderately Resistant
Botrytis Cinerea (Botrytis cinerea): Moderately Resistant
Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe necator): Moderately Resistant
Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae): Moderately Resistant
Aphids (Aphidoidea): Moderately Resistant