Rosy Crabapple Kiwi
Actinidia tetramera var. maloides
Pronunciation: ak-tih-NID-ee-uh teh-trah-MEE-ruh MAL-oy-deez
SKU #05641
| Description | This kiwi vine is rarely seen in American gardens! Its white-tipped, deep green leaves brighten a semi-shaded trellis or arbor. In the spring, a showy display of rose-pink, saucer-shaped flowers appears along the stems. No fruit is produced, since this is a male clone. Twining stems require support. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Twining stems quickly reach 10 to 25 ft. long, with support. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Blackberry (Rubus); Grape (Vitis); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Pomegranate (Punica); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care | Prefers a well-drained, fertile soil. Provide shelter from wind. Needs some shade in hotter regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Requires support - ideally by tying new growth into a framework as it appears. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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