Actinidia latifolia

Physical Characteristics

Actinidia latifolia is a deciduous Climber growing to 7 m (23ft). It is frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from October to 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. and S.E. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A fairly large fruit, it is 3 - 4cm long and 2 - 3cm wide[198]. The fully ripe fruit is brown and hairless[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