Huge Yields of Big, Fragrant, Delicious Fruit!
Hardy Kiwi 'Michigan State'
The sweet-tart flavor of this fruit is delicious -- and that's good, because you'll harvest 100 pounds or more every season!
Plant along with a male pollinator for fruit set.
Everything about this new Kiwi is just a bit better. It's cold-hardier, thriving in the chilly winters of zone 3 without damage. Its fruits are much larger, reaching up to 1 ounce and boasting an unusually blocky shape and lime-green color. It is very productive, guaranteeing you a harvest of at least 100 pounds (and possibly much more) each year. Just find a sunny spot for this native of Russia and China, and get ready for the fruit!
These plants reach 15 to 20 feet high, with fruit set all along the stems. Blooms are in spring and fruit ripens in fall, beginning just 2 to 4 years after planting! Enjoy this nutritious tropical fruit for many, many years to come. It is far and away the best variety for northern and cool-summer climates.
Untroubled by pests or diseases, 'Michigan State' is a fruiting female and will need a male pollinator to set fruit. You may use a single male plant for up to 8 female plants. Discover how easy and delicious growing your own Kiwis can be! Zones 3-9. Sunset Western Zones A1-A3, 1-10, 14-24; Sunset Northeastern Zones 31, 32, 34-41.
| Genus | Actinidia |
| Species | arguta |
| Variety | 'Michigan State' |
| Bloom Season | Early Spring - Late Spring |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Habit | Vining |
| Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 15 ft - 20 ft |
| Fruit Weight | 1 |
| Item Form | 3 1/2-inch Pot |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants, Edible, Fragrance |
| Harvest Season | Early Fall, Late Fall, Mid Fall |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Disease Resistant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Cuisine, Fall Color, Ornamental, Outdoor, Vines and Climbers |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
