Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine
Actinidia arguta 'Issai'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Issai Hardy Kiwi Vine highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 3-8
Cold-hardy and beautiful ornamental, the Issas Kiwi Vine (Actinidia arguta 'Issai') is a fantastic garden climber with delectable little green fruit and drifts of gorgeous white blooms! You’ll enjoy growing your own healthy fruit while adding shade and beauty to your landscape!
The bright green leaves are held upon reddish stems. Each leave has intricate little toothy margins for a very lovely effect! In mid-spring, clouds of darling white blooms appear and call butterflies with their mild fragrance!
This Kiwi Vine is self-fertile, producing a ton of large-grape-sized green fruit that have smooth skin and an excellent sweet flavor - better than anything store-bought! More tolerant of heat and humidity, Issas is a lovely plant to behold all growing season!
Planting and Application:
Let this hardy Kiwi Vine climb on a trellis or arbor for shade and vertical height in the garden. Or let ramble over an unsightly fence for privacy and screening! These are fast growers and tolerant of a wide range of conditions! Great for informal and formal gardens, adding height to beds and borders, or an easy fruiting vine with a small footprint on sunny porches, balconies, and tucking easily to an existing vegetable garden.
Issas Kiwi Vine is ready to harvest in summer through the autumn, and then lose its leaves after the first frosts in winter. These are self-pollinating vines, but having a second will increase your harvest significantly!
- White Fragrant Blossoms
- Pollinator Friendly
- Delicious Smooth Green-Skinned Fruit
- Beautiful Toothy Foliage & Red Stems
- Easy Care Climbing Vine
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Kiwi Vines do best in slightly acidic soil and in full sun, but tolerate part shade. They do need moderate, yet consistent moisture, especially during summer and when fruiting. Rarely needing pruning or maintenance, trim to size when dormant in the winter because this Kiwi fruits on old wood. Mulch well to insulate the roots and regulate moisture.
- Full Sun & Some Part Shade
- Tolerates Clay, Heat & Humidity
- Easy to Grow & Low Maintenance
- Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Acidic Soil
- Disease & Pest Free
Order your own beautiful Issas Kiwi Vine for cold-hardy and self-pollination fruiting vines for your home landscape! Call or stop by NatureHills.com to buy one today!
