Kiwifruit
Actinidia deliciosa
- Layer 7 · Climbers
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to China, the kiwifruit vine is a large deciduous climber that requires strong support structures. It demands fertile soils, good irrigation and protection from strong summer winds. It is an excellent fruit producer in the vertical layer of the agroforestry system.
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Needs
- Water: High
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Climber up to 9 m
- Mature diameter: 4 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January
- February — Planting
- March — Planting
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — Harvest
- November — Harvest — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The fruit is widely consumed fresh or in juices, being an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium and fibre.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
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