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Kiwi Plant Tomuri (male) - Actinidia deliciosa

Actinidia deliciosa Tomuri mâle
Chinese Gooseberry, Kiwi Fruit, Kiwi

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I was very disappointed. The plant was ugly and underdeveloped. Any local garden centre does better and much cheaper.

Bruno, 03/04/2024

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This is a vigorous and original ornamental deciduous climber. This plant is the male counterpart allowing the pollination of 5 to 7 female Hayward kiwi plants, as it flowers at the same time. Its twisted stems are adorned with large rounded leaves, carried by red and fluffy petioles, and wrap around their support, but must be trained. Flowering takes place in late spring, with large white-cream scented flowers, with fertile golden stamens.
Flavour
Sour
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
6 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time January to March, September to November
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Harvest time October to November
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Description

The Tomuri Male Deliciosa Kiwi is a vigorous and ornamental deciduous climber. This plant is the male counterpart allowing the pollination of 5 to 7 female Hayward kiwi plants, as it blooms at the same time. Its twisted stems are adorned with large round leaves, carried by pretty red and fuzzy petioles, and they wrap around their support if care is taken to train them. Flowering takes place in late spring, with large white-cream scented flowers, with golden fertile stamens. This actinidia prefers rich, well-drained and moist soils in sunny to semi-shaded locations, sheltered from severe frosts.

Actinidia deliciosa Tomuri belongs to the Actinidiaceae family. It originates from Actinidia chinensis, which is native to central and western regions of China. This vigorous climber can grow up to 3m (10ft) per year under favourable conditions, reaching a height of 5 to 7m (16 to 23ft) and a spread of 6 to 7m (20 to 23ft). Its long sinuous stems can reach the thickness of a finger, forming an intertwining structure capable of breaking a fragile support. They bear large oval and entire leaves, ranging from bright to dark green, with a matte texture, covered, like the petioles and stems, in small red hairs. The leaves are wide and ovate on the sterile shoots, more rounded on the fertile shoots. From the third or fourth year of cultivation, flowers appear on the year's branches. Flowering occurs in May-June, with large dented white-cream petals, measuring 4 to 5cm (2in) in diameter, surrounding a heart of fertile golden stamens.

The Tomuri kiwi is an expansive plant that needs space to establish itself. It is necessary to provide a sturdy and sufficiently large support to accommodate at least one female plant and one male plant, which can be trained on a wall with strong wire, a pergola, or two tree trunks. It is also a highly ornamental climber with its exotic appearance and lush foliage. This plant is not highly hardy (-12/-15°C (10.4/5°F)), so it should be planted in a sheltered location, protected from cold winds.

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Kiwi Plant Tomuri (male) - Actinidia deliciosa (Flowering) Flowering
Kiwi Plant Tomuri (male) - Actinidia deliciosa (Foliage) Foliage
Kiwi Plant Tomuri (male) - Actinidia deliciosa (Harvest) Harvest

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 6 m
Growth rate fast

Fruit

Fruit colour green
Fruit diameter 5 cm
Flavour Sour
Harvest time October to November

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, fruity
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Actinidia

Species

deliciosa

Cultivar

Tomuri mâle

Family

Actinidiaceae

Other common names

Chinese Gooseberry, Kiwi Fruit, Kiwi

Origin

China

Product reference807221

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Planting and care

Plant the Tomuri kiwi ideally in autumn, but it can be transplanted any time of the year outside of freezing periods, in deep, well-drained, loose, fertile soil with not too much limestone, that remains moist. Dig a hole in which you pour the contents of a bag of enriched potting soil and bury the root ball not too deeply. The collar of the plant should be at ground level. Firmly tamp down and water generously. Planting distance between two plants: 2 metres (7 feet). Plant one male Tomuri plant for every 5 or 6 female Hayward plants. Mulch the plants for the first three winters. This kiwi appreciates sunny but not scorching exposures. Not very susceptible to insects and diseases, the Tomuri actinidia deliciosa can still be affected by red spider mites. This mite thrives in a warm and dry environment. This liana will greatly appreciate the foliage and soil being sprayed with water in the evening, lightly but regularly to control the mites while also cooling the plant in case of high heat. Maintenance treatment: In late winter, bury a light organic fertiliser or well-decomposed manure at the base of the plant. Train the shoots as they grow by loosely tying them to a support which they will then wrap around.

 

Pruning the male Tomuri kiwi consists of shortening the current year's branches to promote the appearance of young flowering branches the following spring, as good flowering is important for effective pollination of the female plants.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time January to March, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Back of border, Climbing, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 0.5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), fertile, deep, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions The first year, establish a strong 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 fruiting branches to 2 buds from the base. Reduce the secondary stems by two-thirds of their length. Overly invasive branches can be pruned in the summer. Pruning the male kiwi Tomuri involves shortening the year's branches to encourage the development of young flowering shoots the following spring, as a good flowering is important for effective pollination of the female plants.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January to March, August
Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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