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Fuzzy Kiwi

Actinidia deliciosa, Actinidiaceae

Zones
7a–9b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

TrellisProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BorageBorago officinalis
Pollinator Sharing
Empress TreePaulownia tomentosa
Physical SupportShade Provision
ComfreySymphytum officinale
Nutrient Accumulation
Tah TsaiBrassica rapa var. narinosa
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Giant Timber BambooBambusa oldhamii

Giant timber bamboo competes aggressively with kiwi vines for water, nutrients, and light

Uses

Functions

FoodShade

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Fuzzy Kiwi grow in?

Fuzzy Kiwi grows in USDA hardiness zones 7a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Fuzzy Kiwi?

Good companions for Fuzzy Kiwi include Borage, Empress Tree, Comfrey, Tah Tsai.

Design guilds with Fuzzy Kiwi and see companion relationships visually.

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