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Actinidia coriacea
Evergreen climber
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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.

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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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