Actinidia- Kiwi

Yes, we can grow KIWI vines in Western Canada. These vines take a few years to establish, but once they do, they are quite interesting to grow!

Hardy Kiwi 'Issai'

' Arctic Beauty ' has beautiful foliage.

The Issai Hardy and the Kolmitka Kiwis bear at a very young age and are delicious eating . They will mature to cover a trellis, arbor or fence. The 'Issai' makes a suitable vine or ground covering. Plant both varieties in a well protected sunny location. Although sometimes slow to establish, these unique vines are well worth the extra effort.

Kiwi Actinidia

Hardy Kiwi

'Issai' Actinidia arguta Issai

A hardy Kiwi that can grow on the prairies. The Issai is a self pollinating vine that produces smooth green fruit in early spring. Produces seedless fruit without another pollinator, however greater production success is produced with a male. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Can grow 25 to 30 ft. and fill a 200 sq. ft. trellis in time.

Arctic Beauty Kiwi

Actinidia kolmikta

A beautiful and very hardy kiwi vine that can grow 3 m high and produces sweet small green fruit. We have found this variety to be hardier than the Issai in our test plots.