Bower Actinidia

Other names

Tara Vine, Yang-Tao

Growth habit

Vine, Climber

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Temperate Eastern Asia

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Arnold Arboretum

Description

Vigorous, high-climbing, twining vine, which requires support; can attain 25' to 30' or more in height. Beautiful, disease free foliage is lustrous dark green in summer; fall coloration is yellow-green, althoughleaves hold late and seldom show any change in color. Fruit a greenish-yellow, ellipsoidal berry, about 1" long, edible, of insipid flavor, effective in September and October. A male and female plant are required for fruit set.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

food, foliage characteristics