Michigan State Female Hardy Kiwi

Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta 'Michigan State'

Plant type

perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 5'-30'

planting zones

3a-9b

Michigan State Female Hardy Kiwi plant details

Michigan State Female Hardy Kiwi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Michigan State Female Hardy Kiwi

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: actinidiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Michigan State Female Hardy Kiwi

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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. 'Michigan State' has exceptionally large fruit with delicious flavour. Produces 100+ pounds per year once mature. Harvest in fall. Requires 'Hardy Male' as a pollinator'.