Arctic Beauty Female Kiwi Vine
Actinidia Kolomikta
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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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.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Fast-growing, Flowering, Edible, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, Attracts pollinators, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Cold-hardy fruiting vines with pretty features and delicious benefits, the Arctic Beauty Female Kiwi Vine (Actinidia kolomikta) is a great climbing plant that has a lot of appeal! This vine is beloved for its heart-shaped foliage which emerges purple before maturing to bright green marked with splashes of white and pink!
The female Arctic Beauty Hardy Kiwi pairs with the Arctic Beauty Male Kiwi Vine to produce fruit, but both produce unique white flowers in the early spring that are fragrant. Despite being fairly inconspicuous since they are often hidden by the foliage, the bees and butterflies go gaga for them!
The Arctic Beauty Female Kiwi will not have fruit unless you have other cultivars or more than three plants - it's a hit-and-miss to find out in a few years if you have male or female plants. Luckily, Nature Hills sells the Male Arctic Beauty Vine! One male Hardy Kiwi Vine will pollinate 6 female plants when planted nearby, and by autumn, greenish-yellow, 1-inch long, edible fruits appear on the female vines! These grape-like berries are fuzz-less and are sweet and flavorful!
A native of Russia, Arctic Beauty produces a smaller fruit with all the great flavor of its bigger cousins! Arctic Beauty is the hardiest of all the Kiwi species, handling winters down to USDA planting zones 4 and heat-tolerant up to zone 8, these fruiting vines are fast-growing and not bothered by pests or diseases!
Landscape Application:
A pretty variegated vine like this is perfect for vertical gardening, space-saving edible landscaping, or just covering a fence, arbor, or trellis in tri-colored foliage! Create easy shade and privacy by training the Arctic Beauty Kiwi Vine over a pergola or let it climb up your stair railing!
This species is dioecious, which means that you need separate male and female plants. The male plants reportedly have better leaf variegation than the female plants. Mix in a male Kiwi Vine among groupings of female Arctic Beauty and enjoy ornamental shade plus tasty fruit too!
Kids love the bite-sized sweet fruit, so make them a teepee-style backyard hideaway out of poles, or train a few Arctic Beauty over their play area to create a tunnel or shaded hideout that has healthy fruit in the fall!
These vines can grow to 15 feet, and provide great texture, color, and add a wonderful appearance to any landscape!
- Fragrant Inconspicuous White Flowers In Early Spring
- Gorgeous Purple New Growth Ages Green, White & Pink Variegated
- Fast-Growing Vigorous Climbing Vine With Heart-Shaped Leaves
- Fruiting Just 1-2 Years After Planting
- Sweet & Flavorful Edible Grape-Sized Bright Green Fruit
- Ornamental Fruiting Vine For Arbors, Trellis & Vertical Gardening
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Arctic Beauty is a fast-growing climbing vine that prefers full sun in a protected area, or partial shade in hotter climates. Plant in about any type of rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and provide regular applications of water throughout the growing season. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to insulate the roots and hold moisture in more consistently.
Train your Kiwi Vine by tying up branches to encourage them the way you want them to grow. Prune Hardy Kiwi Vines in the late winter or very early spring before you see new growth emerging. Feed a fruiting plant fertilizer according to package directions. You can plant male and female Kiwi Vines together using high-density planting techniques if space is limited.
An overly vigorous grower, in some states, they are potentially invasive but NatureHills.com uses Plant Sentry™ to block the sale and shipment of problem plants and pests into sensitive areas.
- Full Sun or Some Partial Shade
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs & Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Prune In Late Winter or Early Spring Before New Growth Emerges
- Less Invasive Than Other Kiwi Cultivars
Gorgeous foliage and tasty fruit, order the cold-hardy Arctic Beauty Female Kiwi Vine and its pollinator today and enjoy unique fruit and landscape color to wow your neighbors! Now at NatureHills.com!
