Vincent Kiwi Vine (Female)
Actinidia chinensis 'Vincent' (Female)
Vigorous-growing vine produces tasty, egg-size fruit that mature in late autumn. Needs little winter chill and is ideal for milder climates. Flowers open creamy white and fade to buff in late spring. Requires a male-flowered vine to produce fruit; we recommend 'Tomuri'. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ak-ti-NID-e-a chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Vine - Requires Support |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 4 - 9, 12 - 24, 29 - 31 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast, twining grower to 30 ft. long. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special feature: | Edible |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Late spring, early summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0141 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. Pruning time: winter.
Vigorous-growing vine produces tasty, egg-size fruit that mature in late autumn. Needs little winter chill and is ideal for milder climates. Flowers open creamy white and fade to buff in late spring. Requires a male-flowered vine to produce fruit; we recommend 'Tomuri'. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. Pruning time: winter.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ak-ti-NID-e-a chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Vine - Requires Support |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 4 - 9, 12 - 24, 29 - 31 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast, twining grower to 30 ft. long. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special feature: | Edible |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Late spring, early summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0141 |
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The best fertilizer to use with this plant is Fruit Tree & Vine .view soil products
