• 9 years ago
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Actinidiaceae, Climber, Deciduous, Distinct Fruit, Native to China, Week 03

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Common Name —— kiwi fruit
Family —————— Actinidiaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 8 – 9
Form ——————— twining vine
Height/Spread ——– 4.5 – 9.0 m / 1.5 – 3.0 m
Water ——————–  medium
Soil ———————– well-drained; moderately moist; acid soil
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— Deciduous; alternate; simple; orbicular or oval; haired
Fall Colour ———— yellow green
Flower —————— April – May; creamy-white fragrant flower
Fruit ——————— elongated; 1 – 2″ long; hairy; brownish green; edible
Limitation ————- rapid and vigorous growth might cause problem
Strength —————- no significant problem with pest
Use ———————– good cover for fence, trellis, arbor or pergola

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