Botanical Name: Actinidia arguta
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Common Name: Bowervine; Hardy Kiwi  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Tan

 

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Bowervine is a vigorous, twining vine that can grow 20 to 30 feet tall. It has lustrous, dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. White flowers appear May and June, and though not very showy, are delicately fragrant. If you have both male and female plants, the flowers will be followed by yellowish-green fruit reminiscent of true kiwi (A. chinensis). This vine needs sturdy and substantial support.