MSU Hardy Kiwi (Female)

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: 300-800
Heat Tolerance: Moderate

Physical Characteristics

Rootstock: Own Roots
Plant Size: 8-10′ tall, 8-10′ wide
Growth Habit: Vining
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: May-June
Flower Color: White
Berry Size: 1″
Berry Flavor: Sweet
Berry Color and Appearance Green, smooth

Growth and Reproduction

Growth Rate: Fast
Years to Bear: 3-4
Lifespan: 50+ years
Pollination Requirements: Requires male pollinator
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: September-October
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store in a cool, dry place

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