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Actinidia arguta 'Issai'
Issai Mini-Kiwi Fruit
- » Vigorous
- » Easy care
- » Great on a trellis
- » Lustrous, deep green foliage
- » 1" diameter sweet edible fruit
- » Self-fruitful- no pollinator needed
- » Heat and humidity tolerant
- » Compact enough to grow in containers
The perfect conversation piece for any garden, this vigorous, easy care vine will cover any fence or trellis with ease. It's twisting, vining branches are coated with lustrous, deep green foliage but the real bonus is the loads of small, 1" diameter, sweet edible fruit that will cover this vine in mid to late summer. Even better, 'Issai' is self-fruitful meaning you'll only need one to enjoy this tasty garden delight!
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Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Vigorous |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Additional Information about Actinidia arguta 'Issai'
1" diameter sweet edible fruit mid to late summer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Actinidia arguta 'Issai'
Grow in average, medium-moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Planting in less fertile soil can help moderate vigorous growth. The species requires regular pruning, including an annual winter pruning that cuts each stem back to 8–10 buds and summer pruning to control excessively long shoots. ‘Issai’ has a more restrained growth habit and requires much less pruning.