Actinidia chinensis 'Tomuri'-Fuzzy Kiwi Male Vine Zone: 7-9 Chill: 200 hrs ***MUST PURCHASE FEMALE 'VINCENT' ALSO FOR PRODUCTION***

Fuzzy Male Low chill Best pollinator for 'Vincent'

HEIGHT: 4-20 Feet

EXPOSURE: · Full Sun· Partial Sun

ZONE: 7-9 · Arbors· Edible Garden· Patio & Garden· Trellis

· Low Chill: 200 hours· Full Sun· Partial Sun· Vining BLOOMS:· Spring

FLOWER COLOR:· White FRUITING SEASON:· Fall

Kiwi 'Tomuri' is a late flower male. 'Tomuri' is the best pollinator for the low chill female Kiwi 'Vincent'. This pairing is excellent for low chill areas where many other kiwis will not produce. One male kiwi plant can pollinate approximately 8 females, however planting one of each in a pot makes it easy for the end consumer. These fuzzy kiwi's both have attractive fuzzy green looking foliage. Actinidia deliciosa 'Tomuri' (Male) (Kiwi Fruit) - A vigorous-growing, deciduous vine with large rounded leaves on stems that can spread to 30 feet wide. The creamy white flowers in spring age to buff. The cultivar 'Tomuri' is the pollinator for female cultivar 'Vincent', a fruitning (female) kiwi vine that has a low chill requirement. One male plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants if centrally located. Plant 1 male to every 3-4 females if planting along a fence. Plant in full sun or partial shade with regular irrigation. Hardy to around 10-15° F and fruits best when winter temperatures drop to below 32° F. Our plants produced from tissue culture by Monrovia Nursery. This plant is also called the Chinese Goosebery and gained the more common name Kiwi Fruit through the great marketing efforts of New Zealand farmers who first popularized this fruit. This description is based on our research and our observations of this plant growing in containers at our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Actinidia 'Tomuri' (Male) .