The" Name in Kiwis, 'Hayward' is Easy to Grow and So Prolific!
Kiwi Fruit 'Hayward' Female
You need only 1 male pollinator plant for up to 8 female plants.
Masses of 2- to 3-inch fruits ripen in October on this fruiting female.
The most popular New Zealand Kiwi, 'Hayward' sports large, 2- to 3-inch fruits that ripen in mid-fall. If you have never grown your own Kiwi, this is the variety to try. The fruit has a tangy-sweet flavor somewhat like strawberry blended with pineapple, and is very high in Vitamin C.
Untroubled by pests or diseases, 'Hayward' 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!
Hardy from zones 7 to 9 everywhere except the West Coast, where it extends into zone 10.
| Genus | Actinidia |
| Variety | 'Hayward' Female |
| Bloom Season | Early Spring - Late Spring |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Habit | Vining |
| Zone | 7 - 10 |
| Plant Height | 20 ft - 30 ft |
| FruitLength | 2 in - 3 in |
| Fruit Width | 2 in |
| Item Form | Plants |
| Additional Characteristics | Edible |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Harvest Season | Mid Fall |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Pest Resistant |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Cuisine, Outdoor, Vines and Climbers |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
