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Fruitless male pollinator for Red Beauty kolomikta kiwiberry. Will not pollinate arguta kiwiberries. Note: We are not offering a fruiting female kolomikta kiwiberry this year. Add this pollinator to an established set of kolomikta females or grow it by itself as an ornamental for its beautiful foliage.
Young leaves emerge purple, then become variegated pink, white and green, looking as though they’ve been dipped in paint. Heat, excessive fertilization or shade may reduce the leaf color. Z3/4. (well-rooted vines)
ships in spring
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Arctic Beauty Male
Shipping Information
Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered
on or before March 7 will ship around March 31
through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in
colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will
ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in
which they were received.
Additional Information
Kiwiberries Actinidia arguta
Productive twining vines climb 20' or more and in late summer produce delicious kumquat-sized kiwi fruits, so delicious that you might not be able to stop eating them! Unlike supermarket kiwis, the skin is smooth and edible. The longer they ripen on the vine, the sweeter they become. Once vines are established, adequate pruning (see directions below) will significantly increase yields and keep vines from tearing down the farm. No significant pest or disease problems. Native to eastern Asia.
Growing Kiwiberries
Soil: Prefers rich well-drained soils.
Sun: Full.
Pollination: Both male and female plants required for fruit. One male will pollinate several females within about 30'.
Spacing: 15' apart.
Planting: Consider planting on a northern exposure to delay budding and reduce risk of frost damage. Mulch well with straw or woodchips.
Training and Pruning:
Train to a very strong trellis, arbor or gazebo. Once established, prune 70% of the old growth each winter and leave some new canes for this year’s fruiting.
