climber layer

hardy kiwi

actinidia arguta

grape-sized kiwis you eat skin and all, on a rampant vine hardy to −30°c — give it a serious trellis and a pollination partner and stand back.

functions

food cropwildlife habitat

field guide

light

part shade

moisture

moderate

soil

rich, drained, sheltered from late frost

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grower's notes

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propagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for hardy kiwi — the members' view.

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the takeaway

start a guild around hardy kiwi

plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.

climber
hardy kiwi — the anchor
groundcover
white clover