Kiwi, 'Issai' (Female)

This vine, a female fruit-producing variety, grows sweet, round, light green fruits with green-to-yellow flesh. Despite claims of self-fertility, a nearby male kiwiberry vine is required for fruit set. Recommended backyard cultivar.

Harvest window: Late September.

Common Name: Kiwi, Hardy

Latin Name: Actinidia arguta

Variety: Issai (F)

H x W: 20-50' length

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Habit: Vine

Plant Use: Fruit

Key Function: Edible

Other Functions: Ben attractor, wildlife