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Originally Posted by gaberoo
Kiwis, yes...but this particular variety, does not:Actinidia arguta ‘Issai’
“Mini Kiwi”
This vine produces the most adorable & tasty, 1”, smooth skinned fruits! There’s no need for a male vine around as it’s self-pollinating. This variety often bears the first year after planting, too. In its native habitat of Asia, Actinidia arguta can grow up trees to 100’ high. ‘Issai’ is much more polite, growing to around 12’ high. It prefers sun to part shade, average water & well-drained soil. The flowers are fragrant but inconspicuous. I think this vine is worth growing for its nice foliage alone. The fruits are an added bonus!
Kelly Kilpatrick
Horticulturalist
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There are a number of articles by Roger Meyer regarding the taste and culture of Kiwis. In all the tastings I've done of Kiwis at CRFG events the Issai was not anyone's favorite. Grown here in San Diego, the vine will easily cover 30 feet of chain link fence in a few years. If you are going to devote that much space, there are better tasting cultivars of Kiwis to grow.