Kiwi Fruit or ‘Chinese Gooseberry’
The Kiwi Fruit plant or Actinidia deliciosa, is the best known of the species and is a member of a group of shrubs and climbing vines that suit temperate regions. Originally from China, where Actinidia deliciosa (Chinese Gooseberry or Kiwi Fruit) is the national fruit, Actinidia are also grown as ornamental plants. Actinidia require a cool root run and sunshine above.
You will need at least two Kiwi fruit plants to produce fruit as they are is not bisexual. One male plant for up to 6 female plants is the accepted ratio. The female plants produce the fruit.
Inf you are looking for good fruit production you will need to set up a trellis system around 2m high, pruning is important for fruit production.
