Factsheet F06: Hardy kiwi – Actinidia arguta
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The hardy kiwi, native to northern China, Siberia and Japan, is an extremely vigorous, deciduous twining climbing vine, reaching the tops of large trees in its native range, and known to climb 15 m (50 ft) in cultivation. It is very hardy, to between zones 4-6 (depending on cultivar), long lived and is shallow rooting. Growth of shoots is in the regions of 2-4 m (6-12 ft) per year.