Cold Hardy Prolific Kiwi Vine –Live Fruiting Plant | Self-Fertile, Fast-Growing

Add a touch of the exotic to your garden—even in cooler climates! The Prolific Kiwi Vine (also known as Actinidia arguta ‘Issai’ or Cold Hardy Kiwi) is a fast-growing, cold-tolerant fruiting vine that produces small, smooth-skinned, and deliciously sweet kiwis you can eat whole—no peeling required! Unlike most kiwi varieties, this one is self-fertile, meaning no need for a second plant to get fruit.

✅ Why Choose the Prolific Kiwi Vine?

• Cold Hardy to Zone 4 – Thrives in cooler northern climates

• Self-Fertile – Only one plant needed to produce fruit

• Delicious, Bite-Sized Fruit – Thin-skinned, grape-sized kiwis packed with flavor

• Fast-Growing Climber – Ideal for fences, trellises, or arbors

• High Yields – Produces fruit as early as the second or third year

🌿 Key Details:

• Variety: Prolific Kiwi (Cold Hardy / Hardy Kiwi / Baby Kiwi)

• Botanical Name: Actinidia arguta ‘Issai’

• Zones: USDA 4–8

• Mature Size: 10–20 ft long vine (with support)

• Fruit Size: 1–1.5 inches, smooth and edible skin

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade (best yields in full sun)

• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Fruiting Time: Typically 2–3 years after planting

🌱 Care Instructions:

• Planting: Choose a sunny spot with a sturdy trellis or arbor for support.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist—especially during fruiting.

• Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.

• Pruning: Prune during dormancy (late winter) to control size and boost fruiting.

🌼 Perfect For:

• Cold climate gardeners looking for exotic fruit

• Edible landscapes and vertical gardens

• Backyard growers with trellises, fences, or pergolas

• Health-conscious gardeners—kiwis are vitamin C-rich and antioxidant-packed

• Those wanting a productive, easy-care fruit vine

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One live Prolific Kiwi Vine (Larger size, 18-20 inches tall depending on season)

• Shipped in a nursery pot, carefully packaged for safe delivery

• Basic care guide included (available digitally upon request)