Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine - Grown for its attractive foliage and edible grape-sized fruit. This self-fertile vine is hardy to zone 4 and grows up to 10 feet.
Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine
The Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine (Actinidia arguta 'Issai') is a self-pollinating, cold-hardy kiwi vine that produces delicious, sweet fruit. It is a popular choice for home growers due to its ease of care, productivity, and resistance to pests and diseases.
The Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine grows to be 12-20 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide. It has a climbing habit and requires a sturdy support structure. The leaves of the vine are dark green and heart-shaped. The flowers are small and white, and they bloom in spring. The fruit is grape-sized and egg-shaped, with a smooth, green skin. The flesh of the fruit is yellow-green and has a sweet, tart flavor.
The Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during hot, dry weather. The vine can be pruned to maintain its size and shape, but it is not necessary.
To plant an Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the plant and amend the soil with compost or manure. Place the vine in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping down gently to remove any air pockets. Water the vine well after planting.
Water your Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the vine in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the vine as needed to maintain its size and shape.
The Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine is a delicious and productive fruit vine that is a great addition to any home garden. With proper care, your Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine will thrive for many years and provide you with bountiful harvests of sweet, juicy kiwis.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9
| Mature Height: | 10 to 12 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3 to 5 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Actinidia arguta 'Issai' |
