The catalog/Species
Actinidia spp.
Genus-level entry. These cultivars are recorded under Actinidia with no species — typically inter-species hybrids or supplier listings without an extracted species name.
Cultivars
'(Actinidiaceae) kolomikta (female)'
Actinidia
Flower Color: White Flower Form: In Clusters Flowering Period: Spring Mature Height: 12-20′(3.5-6m) Pruning Requirement: Prune to Shape Planting Aspect: Full Sun / Partial Shade Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3 Fragrant: Yes Price Group: Standard About Actinidia (Actinidiaceae) kolomikta (male) A very attractive foliage climber for a sunny position displaying small white flowers in spring. Can be grown as a pollinator for the female form but, it is usually grown for its 3-6″ (7.5-15cm) oblong, tooth edged leaves. The leaf tips start white and age to pink contrasting against the remaining dark green. They require little or no pruning other than to keep them in bounds. Zone 4b.This genus cannot be exported to the USA thus we cannot accept US orders on this variety.
'arguta Issai'
Actinidia
Flower Color: White Flower Form: In Clusters Flowering Period: Spring Mature Height: 12-20′(3.5-6m) Pruning Requirement: Prune to Shape Planting Aspect: Partial Sun / Full Sun Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4 Fragrant: Yes Price Group: Standard About Actinidia arguta Issai This vigorous climbing Kiwi is excellent for covering large areas. The fragrant 0.75″ (19mm) flowers are white with purple anthers. Issai requires a warm location and about 150 frost free days per year for fruit to form. Fortunately this variety is self fertile meaning you don’t need both male and female plants. Often it is the second season after planting before fruit is produced. The light green foliage turns to a gold yellow in the fall. They require little or no pruning other than to keep them in bounds.