Actinidia x fairchildii (Actinidiaceae) Deciduous climber

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Actinidia x fairchildii
Deciduous climber
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The Actinidia x fairchildii plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin, A. arguta x A. deliciosa. It is a member of the Actinidiaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Actinidia x fairchildii
Family:  Actinidiaceae
Author:  Rehd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

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]. The dormant plant is hardy to at least -10°c, though the young spring growth is susceptible to frost damage[160]. 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]. This is a climbing plant, supporting itself by twining around branches etc[200]. This species is the only recorded hybrid in the genus[198], it is intermediate between its parents, A. arguta and A. deliciosa[183]. There is at least one named variety[183]. 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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