Actinidia fulvicoma
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Basic Information
Family: Actinidiaceae
Genus: actinidia
Plant ID (slug): actinidia-fulvicoma
Numeric ID: 3334
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Actinidia fulvicoma is a deciduous Climber growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). It is frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen in November. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees, insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - S. China.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is up to 2.7cm long[198]. It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Actinidia fulvicoma PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Actinidia fulvicoma is a deciduous Climber growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). It is frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen in November. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees, insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.