Actinidia arguta
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Medium
Height:
15.00 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Juice
Fruit, Juice
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
Fruit can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried for later use. It is sweeter than the A. deliciosa, also known as kiwifruit, with a smooth skin that can be eaten. The fruit contains up to five times more vitamin C than blackcurrants. There are mixed opinions about the taste, as some highly appreciate it while others find it tasteless. Ripe fruits are greenish-yellow or purplish-red in color and about 2 to 3 cm long. They contain some small seeds, which can easily be eaten together with the fruit. The plant produces a lot of sap that can be tapped and consumed in the spring.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry |
Symphoricarpos albus helps to fix nitrogen in the soil, providing nutrients beneficial for Actinidia arguta. |
|
Tilia cordata Small Leaved Lime |
The shade provided by Tilia cordata can benefit Actinidia arguta in warmer climates by protecting it from excessive heat. |
|
Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet |
Filipendula ulmaria is known to attract beneficial pollinators, which can help boost the pollination of Actinidia arguta flowers. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides a good understory environment that retains moisture, benefiting the growth of Actinidia arguta. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus can enhance biodiversity around Actinidia arguta, providing habitat for various beneficial insects. |