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Kiwi Plant Atlas (male) - Actinidia deliciosa

Actinidia deliciosa Atlas
Chinese Gooseberry, Kiwi Fruit, Kiwi

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A variety offering beautiful scented white flowers in May and June. This is a male plant, which will not produce fruits but will enable the pollination of female plants (such as Hayward for example). To be trained along a pergola, a trellis or an arbour. Plant ideally in autumn or any time of the year frost-free.
Height at maturity
6 m
Spread at maturity
4 m
Exposure
Sun
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to November
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Description

The Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) Atlas (male) is a variety that offers beautiful fragrant white flowers in May and June. This is a male plant, which will not produce fruit but will allow for the pollination of female plants (such as Hayward, for example). It can be trained along a pergola, trellis, or arbour. Ideally planted in autumn or year-round in frost-free conditions.

 

The Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis or deliciosa), also known as Chinese gooseberry, or yang tao, is the fruit of the Actinidia plant. It belongs to the Actinidiaceae family, just like its cousin the Kiwai (Actinidia arguta). Originating from China, the kiwi is a vigorous climbing vine that can grow up to 3m (10ft) per year under favourable conditions. This climbing plant should be trained on a sturdy support, such as a wall with strong wires, a trellis, an arbour, a tree trunk, or a fence. It can reach a height of 6m (20ft) and a spread of 4m (13ft) and requires pruning to control its growth.

Some varieties are self-fertile (male and female flowers on the same plant) and can be planted alone. Other varieties bear either male or female flowers and require the presence of a plant of the opposite sex for pollination. One male plant can pollinate around 5 to 6 female plants. Only female plants produce fruit.

The Kiwi is very hardy, able to withstand temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F) but is sensitive to late frosts as the buds freeze at -5°C (23°F). Its foliage is deciduous. The stems bear large, smooth, ovate leaves, dark matte green on top and lighter underneath, covered in small red hairs, just like the stems. From the third or fourth year of cultivation, clusters of flowers appear in May-June on the previous year's branches. These are fragrant flowers with broad white-cream petals. Male flowers have numerous yellow stamens while female flowers have white stigmas.

On female plants, the flowering is followed by the formation of large fleshy ovoid berries, weighing around 60 grams. The thin skin is light brown and hairy for the Actinidia delociosa species or smooth for the Actinidia chinensis species. The flesh is green, sometimes yellow for certain varieties, and contains numerous small black seeds. Kiwi is rich in vitamin C, fibre, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Harvesting takes place around November, before the frosts. The fruits can be picked even when they are still green as they continue to ripen after harvest. They can be stored well in a cool place at 5°C (41°F), in a cellar, for over a month. Kiwi is ripe when it is soft to the touch. Place kiwis next to apples or bananas to speed up their ripening. Once peeled, kiwi can be enjoyed plain or mixed with other autumn fruits, made into jams, or used as decoration for pies and certain savory dishes.

 

 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 6 m
Spread at maturity 4 m
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Actinidia

Species

deliciosa

Cultivar

Atlas

Family

Actinidiaceae

Other common names

Chinese Gooseberry, Kiwi Fruit, Kiwi

Origin

Central Asia

Product reference7812711

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Planting and care

Planting is best done in autumn, but can be done all year round except during freezing periods.

The Kiwi thrives in a moist, rich, light and well-drained, lime-free soil. The plant dislikes stagnant moisture. Plant it in a sunny position sheltered from strong winds. Space the plants 3 to 4m (10 to 13ft) apart. Dig a hole 50cm (20in) in all directions. Spread a layer of gravel in the bottom and then a layer of soil mixed with compost. Place the root ball (the collar of the plant should be level with the ground) and cover with soil. Firmly press down and water generously. Provide a sturdy support to help its branches climb. The Kiwi has trailing roots that horizontally develop under the surface of the soil, which may require light surface hoeing only. Mulch the base of the plants for the first three winters.

The Kiwi requires little maintenance, simply provide regular watering. During periods of high heat, water 1 to 2 times a week. Once established and rooted, the plant can fend for itself and becomes less water-demanding. In late winter, lightly incorporate organic fertiliser or well-rotted manure into the soil at the base of the plant. Train the stems as they grow by tying them loosely to the support. They will naturally wrap around it.

Not very susceptible to insects and pests, the Kiwi can, however, be affected by red spider mites in a hot and dry environment. To eliminate them, lightly but regularly mist the foliage and soil.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Climbing, Vegetable garden, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), free-draining, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions The Kiwi is a climbing plant that can quickly invade its space. In the first year, establish a good framework using the most vigorous shoots, and then each year, at the end of winter, prune the previous year's branches to 3 or 4 buds at the level of this framework. Maintenance pruning: in December-January, cut back the branches that have fruited to 2 buds from the base. Reduce the secondary stems by two-thirds of their length. In summer, the excessively invasive branches can be pruned.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January, March, June, December
Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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