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Rosy Crabapple Kiwi
Actinidia tetramera var. maloides
Pronunciation: ak-tih-NID-ee-uh teh-trah-MEE-ruh MAL-oy-deez
SKU #05641
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Twining stems quickly reach 10 to 25 ft. long, with support.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Blackberry (Rubus); Grape (Vitis); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Pomegranate (Punica); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | Until now, this beautiful vine as been incorrectly identified as A. pilosula; a different Chinese species. |
Details
| 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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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| 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
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| History | Until now, this beautiful vine as been incorrectly identified as A. pilosula; a different Chinese species. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.