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Actinidia arguta (Hardy Kiwi)

National Arboretum #7 was a female kiwi growing on the R Street fence at the National Arboretum. Although it is no longer there, it is fruiting at the nursery. Many visitors find this variety to be their favorite when sampling different kiwis.

Plant Characteristics:

  • Pest Resistance: Excellent

  • Disease Resistance: Excellent

  • Drought Tolerance: Fair

  • Heat Tolerance: Very Good

  • Humidity Tolerance: Very Good

  • Sun Tolerance: Very Good

  • Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor

  • Shade Tolerance: Good

  • No Spray: Excellent

  • Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Fresh for Kids: Very Good

  • Deer Resistance: Fair

  • Thorns: No

  • Plant Type: Vine

  • Soil Type: Well Drained

  • Edible Type: Fruit

  • Self Fertile: No

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome!

 

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