Arctic Beauty Kiwi Collection | Kiwi Plants from Gurney's Seed and Nursery

Arctic Beauty Collection

Non-Fuzzy, Eat Like Grapes!

(4 customer reviews)

Arctic Beauty Hardy Kiwi Non-Fuzzy, Eat Like Grapes! Eat these sweet, delicious, bright green kiwis just like grapes—the medium-sized fruit has smooth skin! Male plant must be planted for cross-pollination—only the female plant produces fruit. Striking variegated foliage is especially intense in the male plant, with a hot pink, cream and emerald-green pattern. Usually reaches peak color within 2-3 years of planting. Vines do not reach as far as other kiwis, making it easier to train on a fence or trellis.
For each collection ordered — Get one female and one male Arctic Beauty Hardy Kiwi plant for a bountiful crop of delicious, sweet fruit!
Potted Plant.
Zones 4-9.

Product Details

Zones: 4 - 9 (-20° F.)
Height: 15-20 feet
Spacing: 8-10 feet
Depth: same as in the nursery
Spread: 15-20 feet
Sun/Shade: full sun - partial shade
Pollinator: Need to plant a male and female
Color: White
Foliage: purplish when young; pink, white, and green on male; up to 5 inches long
Blooms: May/June
Fruit: Fragrant; 1-3 produced on leaf axils

Comments: Usually 1-2 years before variegated leaf color becomes evident; excessive shade and fertilizer reduce leaf coloration. Transplants readily. Tolerates any soil type. Very vigorous, needs considerable pruning. Relatively disease-free. Mulch to retain moisture and keep soil cool. Refrigerate after harvest but store at room temperature a couple of days before use for best flavor. Needs a trellis system. Flowers on one year old wood. May take 7-10 years for them to bear.
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- Tuesday, June 12, 2007
kiwi
Reviewed By: bob (st. franicis, WI)
These plants are really good.

- Wednesday, June 04, 2008
hardy kiwi
Reviewed By: Diane (Pittsburgh, Pa)
I planted the hardy kiwi 3 years ago. Its doing beautiful. I never got any flowers. I know I have a long time to get any fruit. Its nice greenery.

- Tuesday, June 24, 2008
It ate my garage! (in a good way)
Reviewed By: Beth (Somerville, Massachusetts)
I planted a set 7 (?) years ago. I haven't gotten any fruit yet - largely because the male plant keeps flowering a week or so before the female - but the foliage is beautiful. Other than frequent pruning (the things grow like crazy), I've pretty much ignored them. Yet despite hot summers, and some very snowy and cold winters, they're thriving. If I didn't keep trimming them back, they really would cover the gargage (and a couple of trees) in no time.

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