Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Actinidiaceae

Genus:

Actinidia

Species:

Actinidia chinensis

USDA Symbol:

ACCH5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

900 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soils with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Germination can be erratic; fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI