Actinidia arguta
Bower Actinidia
Description
This vine is 25' high x 25' wide with fragrant, white flowers and green fruit. In order to obtain fruit, male and female vines must be grown. It requires regular pruning, but can tolerate a range of conditions.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Tan
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese
Accenting Features
Espalier
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers