Male Hardy Kiwi

Male Hardy Kiwi

Male Hardy Kiwi is covered with fragrant, bright white flowers in May. This attractive, vigorous and easy-to-grow Hardy Kiwi can be used to pollinate all our female Hardy Kiwi varieties. One male plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants. Male plants do not bear fruit.

Hardy Kiwi likes half day to full sun and well-drained soil. A male plant is required for pollination, and one male plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants. Hardy Kiwi ripens in mid to late September. The plants need a strong trellis and can spread 10-12 ft or more when mature. They usually begin bearing 3-4 years after planting.

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Latin Name: Actinidia arguta
Site and Soil: Likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Plant with female variety like Anna for cross-pollination. One male plant can pollinate up to 8 females.
Hardiness: -25° F.
Bearing Age: Male plants do not bear fruit
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on trellis, arbor or other support.
Bloom Time: May
Pests & Diseases: Hardy Kiwis are not bothered by significant pest or disease problems.
USDA Zone: 4-9