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Perennials
Hardy and adaptable to climates
Delicious, nutritious fruit harvests
Attractive vines enhance garden aesthetics
Thrives in
ZONE 7ZONE 8ZONE 9Planting Season:
Dec-AprilThe Kiwi Plant is vine-like with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of fuzzy, brownish-green, egg-shaped fruits with sweet, green, or gold flesh. It is typically grown for its delicious and nutritious fruit. It is a remarkable and highly versatile woody vine renowned for its unique characteristics and horticultural value. This captivating plant offers several positive attributes, making it a sought-after addition to gardens and landscapes.
The Kiwi plant has robust vines that reach up to 40 feet. Their velvety leaves can grow up to five inches long. They feature fuzzy stems with five- or six-petal, creamy-white blooms that eventually develop a buff-yellow hue. The stems can range in color from shades of burgundy red to dark green. These produce oval-shaped, egg-sized fruit, which develops from the fertilized blossoms. Their enormous, glossy, deep-green leaves resemble those of many tropical species. They can grow into massive canopies of greenery, giving the yard a forest-like or tropical vibe.
The showy display of greenery and rapid vine growth make them great for quickly adding dense foliage to your yard. They have long petioles that support their oval-shaped leaves. You can use the thick foliage to create natural privacy screens or to add seclusion to outdoor spaces. The leaves and branches tend to stay covered in red hair while they're young. As they mature, they lose their red hair and turn dark green with light green veins.
In April, clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers bloom along the vines. These aromatic blossoms attract pollinators with their fragrance, which is critical to fruit-bearing because it relies on pollinators like bees and butterflies. Once they bear fruit, their fruitful aromas become even more vital. The garden becomes a tropical paradise when planted among other tropical plants with scented blooms, fragrant leaves, or exotic fruit.
Kiwi Plant is a vigorous climber. Its dense foliage quickly covers trellises and arbors. Its ability to grow fast also makes it useful for filling empty spaces in gardens and landscaping, such as between flowerbeds. The vigorous vines can grow together over fences and walls, providing uniquely shaded areas and adding natural strength to pergola archways. Some people use them to define garden borders. Their tropical appearance simplifies the creation of attractive vertical garden designs with an exotic vibe.
Bloom Season
Spring
Bloom/Foliage Color
Green
Height at Maturity
Under 25 Feet
Care
Kiwi plants require well-draining soil and regular watering to keep the dirt moist but not waterlogged. Use a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Prune the plants in late winter to control growth and promote fruiting. Also, make sure to provide a sturdy trellis for support.
Plant Reproduction
Kiwi plant spreads via runners and seeds; vigorous growth habit
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Nutrient-Rich:
Kiwi fruits are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, offering a healthy and nutritious addition to your diet.
Exotic Touch:
Growing Kiwi adds an exotic flair to your garden, bringing a touch of the tropics to your outdoor space.
Fast-Growing:
Kiwi plants are known for their rapid growth, quickly establishing themselves and producing fruit in just a few years.
Unique Gardening Experience:
Growing Kiwi offers a distinctive gardening challenge and the satisfaction of harvesting exotic fruits right from your own yard.
Caring Tips
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Care Tips
Kiwi plants require well-draining soil and regular watering to keep the dirt moist but not waterlogged. Use a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Prune the plants in late winter to control growth and promote fruiting. Also, make sure to provide a sturdy trellis for support.
Light Requirements
Kiwi plants thrive in full sun to partial shade. They require at least 6 hours of natural sunlight daily for optimal development and fruit production. Some afternoon shade can help shield them from intense heat in hotter climates.
Hardy Planting Zones
7 • 8 • 9
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