Frost™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi

Frost™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi

Frost™ Arctic Beauty Kiwi bears good crops of medium to large, bright green fruit, very high in vitamin C and very sweet. An attractive and productive vine, it ripens earlier than most varieties, in early to mid-August in our region (Oregon).

Native to Japan, Korea, Eastern China, and the Russian Far East. It is a more compact vine that also produces smaller, but very flavorful fruit with smooth skin. The leaves of the Arctic Beauty Kiwis are variegated with white and pink coloring. These are shade-tolerant and cold hardy down to -40°F (USDA Zone 3). It grows to about 6-12 feet in width on a support structure.

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Latin Name: Actinidia kolomikta
Site and Soil: Arctic Beauty Kiwi likes partial shade and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: This is a female plant, pair with Pasha Male for cross pollination. One male plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 40° F
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 6-8 ft. in width on fence, trellis, arbor or other support.
Taste: Very sweet
Fruit Color: Bright green
Bloom Time: March
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 10-15 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: This variety is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-7