Dumbarton Oaks Kiwi

Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta 'Dumbarton Oaks'

Also Known As

Actinidia 'Dunbarton'
Dumbarton Oaks Bower Actinidi
Dumbarton Oaks Tara Vine
Dunbarton Hardy Kiwi

Plant type

vine, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12'-30'
W: 8'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Dumbarton Oaks Kiwi plant details

Dumbarton Oaks Kiwi is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dumbarton Oaks Kiwi

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: actinidiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 30 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dumbarton Oaks Kiwi

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The fruit of this E.U.S. selection has flavorful fruit that is early ripening; a handsome 15-25' vine somewhat tender to spring frost. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Actinidia arguta produces fragrant greenish white flowers followed by small, grape-sized fruit with smooth skin with a taste similar to but often sweeter than the large, fuzzy kiwis found in grocery stores of Actinidia deliciosa. 'Dumbarton Oaks' produces light green, flattish and ribbed fruit with sweet flavour. Produces 100+ pounds per year once mature. Harvest in fall. Requires 'Hardy Male' as a pollinator'.