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    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

    Early ripening, at least a month before 'Anna' and with excellent flavor.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Female kiwi vine bearing crops of tasty fruit in late summer.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dumbarton Oaks Kiwi plant

    How to Grow Dumbarton Oaks Kiwi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Issai Hardy Kiwi

    Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta 'Issai'

    aka Actinia 'Issia'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-40'

    Width: 6'-40'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Issai Hardy Kiwi flower, foliage by Qwert1234
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    Variegated Kiwi

    Scientific Name: Actinidia pilosula

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 5'-20'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Variegated Kiwi foliage by Steve Law
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    Hardy Pineapple Kiwi

    Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta 'Ananasnaya'

    aka Actinidia arguta 'Ananasnaja', Actinidia arguta 'Anna', Ananasnaya Hardy Kiwi

    Plant Type

    Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hardy Pineapple Kiwi foliage by Sten Porse
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    Hardy Kiwi

    Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta [male]

    aka Actinidia arguta, Bower Actinidia, Hardy Male Male Hardy Kiwi, Hardy Male Pollinator Kiwi

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 5'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hardy Kiwi flower, foliage by Qwert1234
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    Ken's Red Hardy Kiwi

    Scientific Name: Actinidia 'Ken's Red'

    aka Actinidia arguta 'Ken's Red', Actinidia arguta x melanandra 'Ken's Red', Actinidia x 'Ken's Red'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 3'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ken's Red Hardy Kiwi foliage by Forestfarm
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