Prolific Hardy Kiwi Plant Actinidia arguta

The Prolific Hardy Kiwi Plant (Actinidia arguta) is a hardy, fruit-bearing kiwi vine from East Asia (China, Japan, Korea). It produces small, smooth-skinned, grape-sized fruits with a sweet and tangy flavor. Unlike traditional fuzzy kiwis, these fruits are fully edible, skin included. Known for its cold-hardiness, this vigorous, deciduous vine thrives in temperate climates where other kiwi varieties struggle, and it can bear fruit in about 3-4 years.

The vine's foliage features lush, heart-shaped green leaves that turn yellow in fall, adding seasonal interest. It grows rapidly and, with proper support, can reach 15-20 feet tall on trellises, pergolas, or arbors. The small, smooth-skinned fruits are suitable for fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, desserts, or jams. Nutritionally, the fruits supply vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, while the plant provides ornamental value through its rapid growth and vining habit.

📋 Product summary:

• Botanical name: Actinidia arguta; common names include Kiwi ‘Prolific’ Plant and Hardy Kiwi Plant.
• Originating in East Asia (China, Japan, Korea).
• Fruits are small, smooth-skinned, grape-sized with a sweet, mildly tangy flavor and edible skin.
• Cold-hardiness and growth: bears fruit in about 3-4 years and can reach 15-20 feet tall with support.
• Leaves are heart-shaped and green; they turn yellow in fall.
• Fruits are suitable for fresh eating, fruit salads, smoothies, jams, and desserts.
• Fruits are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
• Ornamental value includes lush foliage and a fast-growing vining habit, suitable for covering structures or creating privacy screens.