Family
Actinidiaceae
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa 'Vincent'
Plant Common Name
Fuzzy Kiwi, Vincent Kiwi
General Description
This is a large-fruited selection of a vigorous, deciduous, woody vine native to China. By fall, ‘Vincent’ develops brown, fuzzy, edible, egg-shaped fruits. These taste like tangy green grapes and have a green, juicy interior with a ring of small edible black seeds. The fruits are preceded by fragrant ivory to yellow flowers in spring. The leaves are heart-shaped and cover the twining stems through the growing season. The parent species is dioecious, which means that each gender is found on separate plants, so gardeners need two plants, a male and female such as 'Vincent' to have fruits.
Plant 'Vincent' in full to partial sun and average, well-drained soil. Avoid highly alkaline soils if possible. It will grow well on any trellis or strong fence, sometimes needing to be tied to confine growth where desired. Prune it back during dormancy, leaving five to seven buds on last summer's growth. Flowering and fruiting occurs on the new growth from one-year-old branches. A male kiwi vine (of this species or of Actinidia arguta) is needed to pollinate the flowers of 'Vincent' to yield fruits.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 7
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 9
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Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Fruit
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
20'-30' / 6.1m - 9.1m (25)
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Native To
China
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
