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Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta 'Jumbo'

Plant type

vine, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 20'-25'
  • W: 5'-25'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Jumbo Hardy Kiwi plant details

Jumbo Hardy 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 Jumbo Hardy Kiwi

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: actinidiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jumbo Hardy Kiwi

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Selected in Italy, this 20-25' vine produces an abundant crop of unusually large (up to 1 ounce) sweet and tasty fruit with a smooth, greenish, edible skin in autumn, this climber generally begins producing fruit in its 3rd or 4th year; kiwi vines are vigorous and need a strong support; this female vine requires a male for pollination. S-PSh/M
Early ripening; good flavor; needs Male 74-32 pollenizer.
This Italian variety has large fruit, maybe even larger than any of the other varieties.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Jumbo Hardy Kiwi plant

How to Grow Jumbo Hardy 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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