{"product_id":"hardy-kiwi-live-plants-anna-female-meader-male-edible-fruit-vine-zones-3-8","title":"Hardy Kiwi Live Plants – Anna Female \u0026 Meader Male – Edible Fruit Vine, Zones 3–8","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #2f6b3c; background-color: #f2f8f3; padding: 14px; margin: 0 0 18px; text-align: center; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee Weather and Location Shipping Restrictions below, and contact us if you have questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Sweet, Smooth-Skinned Kiwi Berries at Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy kiwi (\u003cem\u003eActinidia arguta\u003c\/em\u003e), also called kiwi berry, is a vigorous deciduous fruit vine that produces grape-sized kiwis with smooth edible skin—no peeling needed. The fruit is sweet and aromatic, and established vines can remain productive for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy kiwi plants are male or female. A female vine produces fruit only when a compatible male vine flowers nearby. For the simplest setup, choose an Anna female and Meader male pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnna (Ananasnaya) female:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces edible fruit and requires a male pollinator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeader male:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides pollen but does not produce fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemale and male pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e The recommended option for gardeners starting without another compatible hardy kiwi nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne established Meader male can pollinate up to six female hardy kiwi vines when their bloom periods overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best flowering and fruit production; tolerates partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous climbing vine, commonly 20–30 feet with support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a strong arbor, fence, pergola, or trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall, depending on climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Will Hardy Kiwi Produce Fruit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung vines need time to establish. Fruiting often begins about 3–5 years after planting, although timing varies with plant age, climate, sunlight, pruning, and care. Both a mature female and a compatible flowering male must be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the live plant size and quantity selected above. Plants ship well rooted in 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch nursery pots. Height, fullness, and seasonal appearance naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy kiwi is deciduous. Plants may arrive dormant and without leaves from approximately November through April. Yellowing or falling leaves in autumn are a normal part of dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant promptly and water deeply after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the root zone evenly moist while the vine becomes established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain new growth onto a sturdy support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune established vines to manage size and encourage productive growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal shipping temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45°F to 85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. Unpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help. 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