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 kiwi vine is a large deciduous climber that requires strong support structures. It requires 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

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.