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| Identification |
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Genus
Actinidia
Species
arguta
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
tara vine
Siberian gooseberry
hardy kiwifruit
Family
ACTINIDIACEAE
Specimen number
S11970
Data source
GrUnFr p84;Frgnt p144;UnFruit pp121-138
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-07b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Actinidia arguta has flowers that are mildly rank smelling. Hardy kiwifruit (also known as tara vine and Siberian gooseberry) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant attracts cats.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is one inch long and greenish-yellow colored with the classic kiwifruit interior. It is sweeter than commercial kiwifruit and has smooth edible skins. Its nutritional value includes vitamin C. In the distillery, Actinidia arguta is made into alcohol. Hardy kiwifruit (sometimes called tara vine and Siberian gooseberry) is most commonly used canned or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
odorous
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Cross pollination
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Sep 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Canned
Alcohol
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
one inch long and greenish-yellow colored with the classic kiwifruit interior
Flavor / texture
sweeter than commercial kiwifruit and has smooth edible skins
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
In order to produce fruit Actinidia arguta needs to be cross-pollinated. August and September are the usual harvest months. Hardy kiwifruit (in some places called tara vine and Siberian gooseberry) most likely originates from Amur (Eastern Siberia), China and Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Actinidia arguta is a woody perennial. Hardy kiwifruit (locally known in some parts as tara vine and Siberian gooseberry) is deciduous in nature.
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