Ornamental Kiwi (Female)
Actinidia kolomikta (Female)
SKU
00149
Prominent white to pink area at the tip of the leaves is in dramatic contrast to the otherwise green leaves. Great for arbors or trellises to cover walls or as a screen. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ak-tih-NID-ee-uh koh-loh-MIK-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growth to 15 to 20 ft. tall, 6 to 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
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.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8
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