Actinidia giraldii

Physical Characteristics

Actinidia giraldii 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 hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. 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 - China, Siberia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Fairly large[74], it is up to 2.5cm long. The globose fruit is greenish-yellow or purple-red when mature[266]. It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known