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Actinidia coriacea Evergreen climber (1 Page of 5) The Actinidia coriacea plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China It is a member of the Actinidiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. callosa coriacea. Finet.&Gagnep. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Actinidia coriacea Family: Actinidiaceae Author: (Finet.&Gagnep.)Dunn. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 8 Mature Width: Habitat: Hedges and woods[126]. Thickets, 200 - 1000 metres from Kweichow and Szechuan to N.W. Yunnan[198].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a sound loamy neutral soil[1, 200]. Succeeds in semi-shade but full sun is best for fruit production[200]. Prefers a sheltered position[200].
A fairly hardy plant, succeeding in many parts of the country[1], but young spring growth is susceptible to frost damage[160]. Plants are semi-evergreen in mild winters[219].
Fruits are formed on second year wood and also on fruit spurs on older wood[126], any pruning is best carried out in the winter[219]. The flowers are softly scented[245].
This is a climbing plant, supporting itself by twining around branches etc[200].
Plants are often erroneously labelled A. henryi in British nurseries[219].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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