A vigorous, self-pollinating kiwi vine that brings a touch of the tropics to temperate gardens with its lush growth and sweet, bite-sized fruit
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces sweeter fruit than what you can purchase in a store
- Issai is self-fruitful - unlike typical hardy kiwi vines - so only one plant is needed in order to produce fruit
- Delicate white flowers appear in spring, producing a faint fragrance for you to enjoy
- Fast-growing vine with bright green foliage
- Hardy and reliable in cooler climates
- Hand selected fresh from our grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Issai Hardy Kiwi in full sun and rich, well-drained soil for best fruit production. Because it is a vigorous climber, be sure to provide a strong structure for support. Water regularly during dry periods and prune in late winter to keep growth under control and encourage new fruiting wood. Pair it with other fruiting vines or flowering shrubs for a beautiful and productive garden space. With a little care, Issai will bring both flavor and beauty to your landscape for many years.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Mature Height: 12-20' tall
- Mature Width: 3-5' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 8-10' apart
A vigorous, self-pollinating kiwi vine that brings a touch of the tropics to temperate gardens with its lush growth and sweet, bite-sized fruit
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces sweeter fruit than what you can purchase in a store
- Issai is self-fruitful - unlike typical hardy kiwi vines - so only one plant is needed in order to produce fruit
- Delicate white flowers appear in spring, producing a faint fragrance for you to enjoy
- Fast-growing vine with bright green foliage
- Hardy and reliable in cooler climates
- Hand selected fresh from our grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Issai Hardy Kiwi in full sun and rich, well-drained soil for best fruit production. Because it is a vigorous climber, be sure to provide a strong structure for support. Water regularly during dry periods and prune in late winter to keep growth under control and encourage new fruiting wood. Pair it with other fruiting vines or flowering shrubs for a beautiful and productive garden space. With a little care, Issai will bring both flavor and beauty to your landscape for many years.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Mature Height: 12-20' tall
- Mature Width: 3-5' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 8-10' apart
Why plant Issai Hardy Kiwi?
Privacy screens: everybody wants 'em - everybody NEEDS 'em - but sometimes those boring evergreens just. Don't. Cut it.
What if - and bare with us here - your privacy screen could provide you with flowers? Or even FRUIT?! If you like where we are headed, you may want to consider the delectable Issai Hardy Kiwi as your new privacy screen!
This self-pollinating Kiwi variety can be trained along a fence (or trellis, whatever you wish!), and will provide great three season privacy. You'll look forward to the faint fragrance of the delicate white flower clusters each Summer, and the glossy green foliage that will provide that privacy. Then, the real fun begins! In late Summer to early Fall, you'll get to enjoy all the grape-sized, fuzzless Kiwi that your heart desires! From the pollinators to the wildlife, everyone loves this guy - and we're sure you will too!
How to use Issai Hardy Kiwi in the landscape?
Issai is an all-in-one vine! A self-pollinator, you will not need to plant more than one to produce the sweet, grape-sized fruits in the fall. The fruits can be eaten in full like a grape and are the sweeter, smaller version of the true Kiwi. Blooms start to open in June and produce lovely green-white fragrant flowers. Issai is also known for the stunning deep green foliage that is sure to make it pop in your landscape.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
How To Plant Issai Hardy Kiwi
Issai is a more self-sufficient kiwi that does not require as much attention to thrive. For successful growth, you'll want to ensure that the soil has average to medium moisture that is also well-draining. If planting in infertile soil, the growth rate may be negatively impacted and slow the growth. Issai can be successful in full sun to part shade with no detrimental consequences.
How To Water
Issai Hardy Kiwi will appreciate watering deeply, and regularly during its first few years in the ground. Irrigate weekly, and especially during long dry spells or extreme heat after it’s established.
How To Prune
Hardy Kiwi requires frequent pruning, once in winter and another in summer. Winter pruning should consist of cutting back stems up to 10 buds. In summer, any excessively long shoots should be removed. Issai does not have a rapid growth habit, unlike other Hardy Kiwi varieties, requiring minor pruning.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Issai is self-pollinating, which means you only need one vine to produce fruit. However, planting multiple vines can sometimes increase yields.
The fruit ripens in late summer to early fall, depending on your region. The small, smooth kiwis can be eaten whole, skin and all, right from the vine.
Provide a sturdy trellis, arbor, or fence. The vines can become quite heavy once mature and laden with fruit, so strong support is essential for long-term growth.
