Kiwi, Male Hardy Kiwi

Actinidia arguta

Male pollinator required for all other hardy kiwi varieties to set fruit. Plant 1 per 8 females.

USDA Zone: 4-9

Pollination: 1 male plant required to pollinate up to 8 fruit producing female varieties planted nearby.

Time to productivity: 3-5 years until they both flower and fruit.

Ripening time: September-October

Size: Vines should be pruned back during winter to about 12′ long or less for best productivity. Will reach up to 40′ if left unpruned.