Kiwi tree

How/when to prune kiwifruit?
Pruning and maintaining
How/when to prune kiwifruit?

Originally from China, the kiwi fruit has spread throughout the world. Although it prefers the heat of summer and the mildness of winter, this liana with its juicy fruit acclimatises easily. Ideally, plant one male and three females to ensure...

14 June 2025

Kiwi tree
Kiwi tree
Characteristics
  • Exposure : Full Sun
  • Frost Hardiness : Slightly Frost Sensitive
  • Cultivation Difficulty : Medium
  • Adult Height : 150 cm
Maintenance
  • Maintenance : Moderate
  • Water Requirements : High
Seeds
  • Soil Type : Humus-rich
  • Soil pH Preference : Neutral
  • Pest Sensitivity : Moderate
  • Disease Sensitivity : Moderate
  • Weed Sensitivity : Moderate
  • Pollination : Insect-pollinated
  • Propagation : Cutting