Fifty-Five Female Kiwi

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Actinidia arguta ‘Fifty-Five’
The earliest arguta kiwi to ripen in our collection, about 2–3 weeks earlier than ‘Ken’s Red’ or ‘Dumbarton Oaks.’

• Recommended Spacing: 15' apart on a 6' tall trellis
• Hardiness Zones: 5–8

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Good
• No Spray Required: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: No

Plant Details

• 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.